{"product_id":"vintage-rccl-portugal-hand-painted-ceramic-basket","title":"Vintage RCCL Portugal Hand-Painted Pierced Ceramic Basket — Blue \u0026 Green Floral","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA tiny Portuguese basket that took the ceramic part very seriously.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis vintage \u003cstrong\u003eRCCL Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e decorative basket is formed entirely from glazed ceramic, with delicate pierced openwork creating the illusion of woven lattice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe creamy white body is finished with deep cobalt-blue edging, tiny hand-painted blue buds and green stems, while the center features a wonderfully loose floral motif in blue and leafy green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTwo sculptural twisted handles rise above the bowl, making the whole piece feel somewhere between a miniature garden basket and a very charming piece of folk pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect for wrapped candies, jewelry, soaps, small treasures or simply sitting beautifully on an open shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe underside is marked \u003cstrong\u003eRCCL \/ Made in Portugal \/ Hand Painted\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a handwritten production number. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLikely \u003cstrong\u003elate 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with other documented RCCL Portuguese pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Maker: \u003cstrong\u003eRCCL \/ RC \u0026amp; CL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Made in Portugal\u003cbr\u003e• Hand painted\u003cbr\u003e• Vintage, likely late 20th century\u003cbr\u003e• Glazed ceramic \/ earthenware\u003cbr\u003e• Pierced \/ reticulated openwork construction\u003cbr\u003e• Sculptural double handles\u003cbr\u003e• Scalloped rim\u003cbr\u003e• Cobalt-blue trim\u003cbr\u003e• Blue + green floral decoration\u003cbr\u003e• Hand-numbered underside\u003cbr\u003e• One available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eComparable RCCL pieces are consistently described as Portuguese hand-painted ceramic baskets with pierced or reticulated construction and hand-numbered bases. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\" W × 6\" D × 5.5\" H including handles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBasket body itself is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original measurement photographs indicate roughly six inches across and around five to six inches in total height. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good vintage condition based on the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe glaze remains glossy and the pierced ceramic work and handles appear intact. No obvious major chips, cracks or repairs are visible in the source photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs with all vintage hand-painted pottery, slight irregularities in glaze, brushwork and construction are part of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDĒSSO NOTE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI have a very specific weakness for objects pretending to be made from another material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA ceramic basket pretending to be woven? Sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis one is especially good tucked onto a kitchen shelf, filled with little lemons, soaps or jewelry — or left completely empty so you can actually see all that pierced work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DĒSSO CŪRATED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58959079014560,"sku":"DC-0078","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/5863\/2864\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep24_2026_02_30_13PM_1.png?v=1790274639","url":"https:\/\/shop.desso-designs.com\/products\/vintage-rccl-portugal-hand-painted-ceramic-basket","provider":" DĒSSO CŪRATED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}