{"product_id":"mid-century-ceramic-pineapple-lidded-dish-inscribed-1967","title":"Mid-Century Ceramic Pineapple Lidded Dish, Inscribed 1967","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming mid-century glazed ceramic lidded dish, softly finished in cream-white and blush pink with a raised pineapple-and-fruit motif across the lid. The form is low, rounded, and beautifully tactile, with a scalloped lobed body that gives the piece a gentle sense of movement and hand-finished character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside of both the lid and base are hand-incised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“CHERYL \/ 67,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e giving the piece a personal, dated quality while preserving the mystery of its maker. It is best described as a mid-century studio or hobby ceramic piece, likely dating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the maker otherwise unidentified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts soft palette, glossy glaze, and sculptural fruit relief make it a lovely accent for a kitchen shelf, entry table, vanity, hutch, or collected ceramic display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pineapple has a long history in decorative arts as a symbol of welcome and hospitality, appearing in architecture, furniture, textiles, silver, and ceramics from the 18th century onward. Smithsonian Libraries notes the pineapple’s established role as a hospitality motif, while Colonial Williamsburg also documents its use across decorative forms including ceramics and furniture. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece brings that tradition into a mid-century domestic form: decorative, useful, and personal. The molded relief and fitted lid suggest ceramic mold work, while the incised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“CHERYL \/ 67”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the object a distinctly handmade or hand-finished presence. Without a factory mark or documented maker, the safest attribution is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-century glazed ceramic, maker unidentified, inscribed 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of small vintage object that adds warmth without demanding attention like a badly behaved chandelier. The blush pink glaze softens the form, while the raised fruit motif gives it texture, charm, and a quiet hospitality symbolism that works beautifully in layered interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace it on a kitchen shelf, coffee station, entry console, vanity, or antique hutch. It can hold wrapped sweets, matches, jewelry, keys, or simply exist as a sculptural ceramic accent. Because of the visible crazing and age-related wear, it is best enjoyed decoratively rather than used for open food storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts appeal lies in the combination of form, date, and personal inscription: a small mid-century ceramic piece with just enough mystery to feel collected, not mass-produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"1445.5\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12w x 2h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlazed ceramic, likely earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCream-white glaze with blush pink mottled decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with allover crazing, light staining, glaze wear, small rim fleabites\/chips, and a possible fine hairline visible on the lid. No obvious repairs visible in photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker \/ Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker unidentified; hand-incised “CHERYL \/ 67”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-20th century; inscribed 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-century decorative ceramic, studio\/hobby ceramic, fruit motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative use recommended \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47702124232809,"sku":null,"price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/ACCA98B7-74DC-4A95-A9C3-7142BBBC0E30.jpg?v=1781634533","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/mid-century-ceramic-pineapple-lidded-dish-inscribed-1967","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}