Vintage California Originals Pottery Covered Casserole Dish #374 | Mid-Century Modern Embossed Leaf Majolica, Mid-Century 1960s Kitchenware

Elevate your vintage tablescape with this stunning piece of mid-century Americana art pottery!

This exquisite California Originals Pottery covered casserole dish (Mold #374) perfectly captures the organic, nature-inspired design movement of the 1960s. Featuring a richly textured, embossed botanical leaf pattern that wraps gracefully around the body and forms the sculpted lid, this dish is as much functional art as it is kitchenware.

The standout feature is its high-gloss, majolica-style glaze. A deep, vibrant emerald green seamlessly blends into cool turquoise accents along the ridges of the leaves, catching the light beautifully from every angle. The lid is crowned with a unique, ribbed leaf-textured knob handle for easy lifting.

Perfect for:

Serving side dishes, warm rolls, stews, or holiday vegetables at your next dinner party.

Displaying as a vibrant centerpiece on an organic modern dining room buffet or open shelving.

Gifting to an avid collector of mid-century California pottery or retro kitchenware.

Condition Note:

This item is in Pristine Vintage Condition. It shows minimal signs of age and is completely free of chips, cracks, or unsightly hairline fractures common to ceramics of this era. The glaze remains bright, lustrous, and beautifully vibrant.

Please note: Vintage art pottery naturally carries small, unique factory glaze pops or minor firing imperfections beneath the glaze, which add to the authentic handmade charm of the era.

Product Specifications

Brand / Maker: California Originals Pottery (Often marked "Calif USA")
Product Type: Lidded Casserole / Covered Vegetable Serving Bowl
Model / Mold Number: 374
Pattern: Embossed Botanical Leaf
Era: Mid-Century Modern (MCM) / 1960s
Origin: California, USA
Material: Ceramic Art Pottery / Glazed Earthenware
Colorway: Two-tone blended Emerald Green and Turquoise Blue
Shape: Round, flared serving bowl with a conical, leaf-molded lid
Components: Two (2) Pieces: Base Serving Bowl & Matching Lidded Top
Estimated Size / Capacity: Approx. 2 to 2.5 Quarts (Standard family serving size)
Dimensions: Approx. 9.5" Diameter x 4" Height (Bowl only); Approx. 7" Total Height with Lid
Condition: Pristine Vintage Condition (No chips, cracks, structural repairs, or heavy staining)
Style: Retro / Bohemian / Majolica-Inspired / Organic Modern
Care Instructions: Gentle hand-wash only; not recommended for modern dishwashers, microwaves, or direct stovetop use