Description
Capture the timeless appeal of coastal style with this striking vintage white majolica fish serving platter. Crafted in Portugal during the mid-to-late 20th century, this oversized statement piece beautifully captures the traditional European love for ocean-inspired tablewares.
The platter features a highly detailed, relief-molded texture highlighting crisp fish scales, defined fins, and a stylized face. Finished in a luminous, high-gloss white glaze, its curved silhouette mirrors the fluid movement of a swimming fish, making it a beautiful addition to a dining table or a coastal wall display.
Measuring an impressive 17.5 inches long, this dramatic earthenware dish is perfectly sized for serving a whole salmon, a mountain of fresh seafood, or acting as an eye-catching centerpiece. The underside features authentic unglazed foot rings and is stamped with the original maker's marks, including the mold inventory number 556 and "Portugal."
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Features a few tiny, natural glaze pinholes near the upper rim from the original kiln firing-a classic characteristic of authentic vintage art pottery that confirms its hand-crafted origin.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Features a few tiny, natural glaze pinholes near the upper rim from the original kiln firing-a classic characteristic of authentic vintage art pottery that confirms its hand-crafted origin.
Origin:
Portugal
Materials & Techniques:
Earthenware
Details:
Country of Origin: Portugal
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
The platter features a highly detailed, relief-molded texture highlighting crisp fish scales, defined fins, and a stylized face. Finished in a luminous, high-gloss white glaze, its curved silhouette mirrors the fluid movement of a swimming fish, making it a beautiful addition to a dining table or a coastal wall display.
Measuring an impressive 17.5 inches long, this dramatic earthenware dish is perfectly sized for serving a whole salmon, a mountain of fresh seafood, or acting as an eye-catching centerpiece. The underside features authentic unglazed foot rings and is stamped with the original maker's marks, including the mold inventory number 556 and "Portugal."
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Features a few tiny, natural glaze pinholes near the upper rim from the original kiln firing-a classic characteristic of authentic vintage art pottery that confirms its hand-crafted origin.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Features a few tiny, natural glaze pinholes near the upper rim from the original kiln firing-a classic characteristic of authentic vintage art pottery that confirms its hand-crafted origin.
Origin:
Portugal
Materials & Techniques:
Earthenware
Details:
Country of Origin: Portugal
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Features a few tiny, natural glaze pinholes near the upper rim from the original kiln firing-a classic characteristic of authentic vintage art pottery that confirms its hand-crafted origin.
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Dimensions
2 x 18 x 11 in
Vintage Portuguese White Majolica Fish Serving Platter - 17.5"
Estimate $20-$140
Starting Bid
$10
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