Hand Painted Serving Platter

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Description

This is a hand-painted ceramic serving platter with an attached shell-shaped bowl, likely made in Italy or Portugal, and designed … Read more This is a hand-painted ceramic serving platter with an attached shell-shaped bowl, likely made in Italy or Portugal, and designed for seafood or appetizer service.

Key Features:
• Form:
• Scallop-shaped platter with gentle ridges and a wavy edge.
• Attached dipping bowl molded into the shape of a clam or oyster shell.
• The entire piece is glazed in a creamy white base with a subtle green trim.
• Decoration:
• Cheerful, hand-painted motifs featuring:
• Shrimp (curled and orange-striped)
• Green onions or scallions
• Garlic cloves
• Possibly lemons or shallots
• The decoration is playful and rustic, framed with loose green sponged foliage that adds depth and texture.
• Back/Underside:
• Unglazed foot ring and center; no visible markings, suggesting a studio or artisan piece rather than mass production.
• The form and painting style point toward mid-to-late 20th century Mediterranean ceramic traditions, particularly from regions like Deruta, Sicily, or central Portugal.

Style & Use:
• Likely intended as a shrimp cocktail or crudité platter, where the smaller bowl would hold sauce or dip and the outer area, shellfish or veggies.
• It would be delightful in a coastal kitchen or summer table setting See less