Bitossi Sculptural Vase or Decanter with Grapes large pottery bowl When I saw this Mexican

When I saw this Mexican woman shaped bell at an antique shop going out of business in Liberty

4 1/2" diameter and 4 1/4" tall with lid and in excellent condition

but think they would be spectacular as chargers for a special dinner

apparently once denounced shredded wheat as tasteless: "like eating a whisk broom

Bitossi Sculptural Vase or Decanter with Grapes large pottery bowl When I saw this MexicanI believe this unusual mid century Bitossi ceramic vessel once had a stopper and was made to function as a decanter and a fabulous one I think it would make! One could easily stick a cork or any old stopper in it to use that way, or stick a flower in it and put it at the center of a festive dinner party table perfect right next to a good bottle of Chianti! Really fun, with great sculptural form mimicking a bunch of grapes and terrific drippy glazing.