This is a striking handmade Italian majolica platter by the renowned Cantagalli Factory of Florence, known for its revival of Renaissance maiolica traditions. The platter features a beautifully hand‑painted stylized mythological-like animal (resembling a deer) at center, rendered in rich blue and green pigments against a classic tin‑glazed white ground. Surrounding the central motif is an ornate, symmetrical border of scrolling leaves and floral elements, all executed with the fluid brushwork characteristic of Cantagalli artisans.

The Cantagalli workshop was in operation from 1878 to 1985, producing some of Italy’s most admired maiolica revival pieces. The marking on this platter identifies it as post‑1900, though the exact age is unknown

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A beautiful example of Cantagalli’s artistry, this platter makes a bold decorative statement and is ideal for collectors of Italian pottery, majolica, Renaissance Revival ceramics, or mythological motifs.