Vintage Mid Century Italian Fish Gravy Boat Lid Ladle Made in Italy Ceramic 11in

Vintage Italian figural fish gravy/sauce boat, approximately 11 long, with an integral fish-shaped underplate, removable dorsal-fin lid, and matching ceramic ladle. The molded ceramic form is hand decorated in graduated brown, turquoise blue, cream, burgundy, and yellow with painted scales, blue eyes, and scattered red accents. Bottom is impressed MADE ITALY. Likely dates to the 1950s-1960s. Maker is unknown. A whimsical statement piece for coastal, seafood, Italian pottery, or mid-century tableware collections.  No major chips or cracks noted. There is some minor age-related surface wear, small glaze and decoration irregularities, and manufacturing variations consistent with vintage hand-decorated Italian ceramic ware. See pictures for further details on condition.