Rare Vintage Portuguese 'Bordallo Pinheiro' Blanc De Chine Majolica Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Leaf Platter/Serving Bowl

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Rare Vintage Portuguese 'Bordallo Pinheiro' Blanc De Chine Majolica Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Leaf Serving Bowl/Platter. Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro was one … more Rare Vintage Portuguese 'Bordallo Pinheiro' Blanc De Chine Majolica Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Leaf Serving Bowl/Platter. Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro was one of the most influential people of nineteenth century Portuguese culture. In 1884 Bordallo began his ceramics production at the Fábrica de Faianças in Caldas, Portugal revealing pieces of great technical, artistic and creative quality, developing azulejos, panels, pots, table centerpieces, vase busts, fountain basins, pitchers, plates, perfume bottles, and vases- usually adopting the fauna and flora as decorative inspiration. The main ingredients of Bordallo’s productions were color, exuberance and happiness along with a high technical level achieved mainly in modelling and glazing. Maker's backstamp on the back. Would look stunning displayed on the wall of a kitchen, dining room, or living room or as the centerpiece of an elegant table top arrangement.
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Dimensions:
17.25" W x 12.25" D x 3" H

In very good condition considering age and history. Zoom in on photos to see any imperfections including a chip on the backside at the edge, barely visible from the top. less