Vintage French Barbotine Majolica Asparagus Tureen & Lid | La Rochelle Earthenware Box

A charming piece of French ceramic art, this vintage trompe-l’œil asparagus tureen is crafted in the form of a freshly harvested bundle of green asparagus stalks tied together with pink ribbons. The sculpted lid features a stalk-form handle and opens to a deep, cream-glazed interior, perfect for serving asparagus sauce, butter dish, or displaying as a French country kitchen centerpiece. Made of hand-molded earthenware with a glossy barbotine/majolica glaze, it retains its original gold foil “La Rochelle” sticker label on the lid.

Material: Glazed earthenware / Barbotine ceramic

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with fine, natural glaze crazing, characteristic of mid-century majolica. No chips or cracks.

Estimated Date Era: Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s–1970s)

Context: The metallic foil sticker and glaze execution point to mid-to-late 20th-century French regional faience/souvenir production from the La Rochelle coast.

Length : 20cm
Height : 13cm
Width : 10cm