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Vintage Bordallo Pinheiro 10" White Leaf Dish – Portugal | Caldas da Rainha | Authentic Maker's Mark

A beautiful and highly collectible Bordallo Pinheiro ceramic leaf dish, measuring approximately 10 inches across, in the classic glossy white finish.

This substantial serving/decorative dish showcases the wonderfully detailed botanical modeling that makes Bordallo Pinheiro pottery so recognizable. The entire surface is molded in the form of a natural leaf, with raised veins, sculpted texture, gently ruffled edges, and a gracefully curved shape. It has the wonderfully realistic, almost three-dimensional quality that Bordallo Pinheiro is known for.

Details:

Maker: Bordallo Pinheiro

Origin: Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Material: Glazed ceramic/majolica

Color: Glossy white

Approximate size: 10 inches

Design: Naturalistic leaf form with raised veining and sculpted botanical detail

Mark: Original Bordallo Pinheiro/Caldas da Rainha, Portugal maker's mark present on underside

Condition: Very good vintage condition for its age, with attractive original glaze and no obvious major damage noted. Please examine all photographs carefully, as the photos are part of the description.

This is a particularly versatile piece that can be displayed as decorative art, used as a serving dish, or incorporated into a botanical, cottage, farmhouse, French-country, or traditional kitchen display. The white glaze makes it especially easy to mix with other Bordallo Pinheiro pieces or virtually any tableware collection.

A NOTE FOR COLLECTORS

Bordallo Pinheiro is one of Portugal's most recognizable ceramic traditions, celebrated for its imaginative botanical, animal, and naturalistic pottery. The extraordinary molded detail is what makes these pieces so distinctive: rather than simply painting a leaf onto a dish, the leaf itself becomes the dish.

This 10-inch example is large enough to make a real statement on a table, sideboard, or display shelf while remaining practical enough for serving.

A wonderful opportunity to add an authentic Portuguese Bordallo Pinheiro piece to a collection at a fraction of the cost of many larger or more elaborate examples.

Please review all photographs for the best representation of the item's condition, finish, maker's mark, size, and details. The dish shown is the exact item the winning bidder will receive.

Ships carefully packaged to protect the sculpted edges and raised leaf detail.