Barbotine asparagus dish

This item is a vintage Barbotine asparagus dish, likely designed to serve as a drainer or server for cooked asparagus.

    •    Material and Style: It is crafted from glazed ceramic, showcasing realistic, sculpted asparagus stalks tied with bows. 

    •    Functionality: The small holes in the surface indicate it was used as an égouttoir (drainer) to let excess water drip off the asparagus before serving. 

    •    Origin: Barbotine pottery is a French term for highly decorated, colorful ceramic ware, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.