Vintage MCM Lemon Basket Italy Mediterranean Italian Majolica Capodimonte

This item is a vintage Italian ceramic matte finish lemon basket or topiary centerpiece known as a Capodimonte or Majolica style of pottery. These pieces are handcrafted and hand-painted by artisans, in the Vietri or Tuscan tradition. The item is made in Italy, likely near the Amalfi Coast, a region renowned for its lemon culture and high-quality ceramics.
The design features an arrangement of life-like yellow lemons and green leaves nestled in a white, woven-style basket with a handle, designed as a decorative centerpiece.

There are chips. I tried to circle all of them in the pictures above. Please do look at the pictures carefully as they are part of the description. This is truly a breathtaking piece and the chips honestly don’t detract from the true beauty of this art piece. The yardstick is not included.