Italian Faience Green and Orange Lidded Bowls and Plates-Reserved for KS Peruvian silver 5 1/8" across at lip

5 1/8" across at lip and 4 1/2" across at base

I think the graphics are just terrific

some wear of paint along the edges of the lid and base where they meet

and with many good years ahead

and perhaps a frog below)

Italian Faience Green and Orange Lidded Bowls and Plates-Reserved for KS Peruvian silver 5 1/8" across at lipI am pretty sure this stunning set of six hand painted lidded bowls and plates was made in Southern Italy (Amalfi or near), c. 1940s 60s, and are faience: earthenware pottery with a tin glaze. I love the thought of serving soup or oatmeal in these, with lids on to keep it warm, and plates underneath. The colors are lush and perfect in combination, and each piece in the set is wonderfully unique, with subtle variations in form as well as glazing (the