Cereal Bowl, Franciscan Desert Rose, Pink Floral Embossed, Vintage 1973, California

Some patterns earn their place on the table for decades — Desert Rose is one of them.

• Maker: Franciscan (Gladding McBean / Interpace)
• Pattern: Desert Rose
• Materials: Earthenware, hand-painted, embossed
• Origin: Made in California, USA
• Era: Vintage, 1973
• Quantity: 1
• Size: 5¾" diameter x 2¼" tall
• Condition: Very good vintage. Tiny chip on rim, barely visible but perceptible to the touch (shown in photos). Minor surface wear consistent with age. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This single cereal bowl, dated 1973, is marked Made in California by the original Gladding McBean / Interpace company — earlier and more collectible than later England-made pieces. The warm off-white clay body carries the signature pink rose and green leaf motif. Hand wash is recommended to preserve the hand-painted finish.

A wonderful replacement if you've lost one from your set, or a sweet addition as a small serving bowl for nuts, olives, or condiments. A thoughtful gift for the Franciscan collector or the home cook who appreciates a storied table.

Desert Rose was introduced in 1941 and hand-painted on embossed earthenware, becoming one of the most beloved dinnerware lines ever made in America.

Browse our shop for more Desert Rose pieces and vintage Franciscan dinnerware.