Vintage Bordallo Pinheiro Double Fish Platter — White Portuguese Majolica, 15.5"

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Description

Two fish. One platter. Zero subtlety.

This vintage Bordallo Pinheiro serving platter is molded as a pair of opposing fish, … Read more Two fish. One platter. Zero subtlety.

This vintage Bordallo Pinheiro serving platter is molded as a pair of opposing fish, their bodies overlapping across a large oval form with tails extending dramatically from each side.

Finished in glossy antique white, the monochrome glaze lets the relief do all the work: deeply molded scales, fins, expressive faces, and wonderfully exaggerated fish details that feel almost sculptural.

The surface has a soft pearlescent quality in places, giving the white glaze depth without distracting from the form.

At approximately 15.5" × 11", this is a substantial serving piece — large enough for seafood, whole fish, oysters, shellfish, crudités, or a generous apéro spread.

And honestly, it is just as good standing upright on a shelf or displayed on a wall when it is not being used.

Made in Portugal by Bordallo Pinheiro and marked to the underside.


DETAILS
Maker: Bordallo Pinheiro
Origin: Portugal
Material: Glazed ceramic / earthenware
Production Style: Majolica-style molded relief
Color: Antique white / creamy white
Finish: Glossy
Form: Double fish platter
Motif: Fish / seafood / coastal
Style: Portuguese / Coastal / Sculptural / Euro-Tropical
Period: Vintage, 1970s attributed by source seller
Quantity: 1

DIMENSIONS
Approximately:

15.5" L × 11" W

CONDITION
Excellent vintage condition overall.

Please review all photographs carefully for condition.

DĒSSO NOTE
Bordallo making two fish stare at each other across a serving platter is exactly why I keep buying Portuguese ceramics.

Use it for seafood, olives, oysters, or a completely unnecessary amount of apéro.

Or prop it on a shelf and let it be weird and fabulous full-time. See less