Vintage Portuguese 'Bordallo Pinheiro' Majolica Extra Large Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Leaf Chip & Dip Platter

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Vintage Portuguese 'Bordallo Pinheiro' Majolica Extra Large Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Leaf Chip & Dip Platter. This piece features a botanical … more Vintage Portuguese 'Bordallo Pinheiro' Majolica Extra Large Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Leaf Chip & Dip Platter. This piece features a botanical motif of an exquisitely detailed cabbage leaf with a ‘well’ at the end for dip which varies from the new designs for sale today which are also smaller in size. Whether you use this platter to display or as part of a showstopping tablescape, the results will be stunning. Perfect timing to use as a holiday gathering serving piece…in Christmas green no less!

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.

NOTE: If you love Majolica and/or Bordallo Pinheiro, check out my shop as I have a treasure trove of great pieces.

Dimensions:
16.5” W x 9.75” D x 2.5” H

In excellent vintage condition considering age and history. Zoom in on photos to see any imperfections. No chips, cracks, or crazing. less