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Up for your consideration is an authentic, vintage piece of Portuguese art pottery handcrafted in the historic city of Coimbra, Portugal. This small oval accent dish features a beautiful scalloped edge rim and is meticulously hand-painted in a traditional monochrome blue and white palette. The central artwork showcases a signature 17th-century style (Sec XVII) stylized folk art bird surrounded by dense floral scrollwork.The underside features detailed hand-written maker's marks from the artisan studio:
Marked: "90 / Arte Ceramica Arcer / Coimbra / Sec XVII / Hand Painted"Signed with the decorator's specific initials: "F."
This size makes it a highly versatile decor item—perfect as a vanity trinket tray, a rings and jewelry catchall, a tea bag caddy, or a small decorative shelf display piece.
Condition:Excellent pre-owned vintage condition.
There are no cracks, structural breaks, or major flaws. There may be minor glaze irregularities or tiny pinpoint spots typical of authentic hand-glazed tin-earthenware (faience). Please inspect the high-resolution photos closely.
Approximate Dimensions:Length: 7 inchesWidth: 5 inches
Item will be wrapped securely with plenty of protective padding to guarantee safe transit. Please reach out if you have any questions!
