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A beautiful example of a vintage green majolica pottery leaf plate. It features an embossed border of stylized leaves with a distinctive, deeply textured central background under a translucent green glaze.
While multiple European manufacturers historically produced similar glazed green earthenware, this specific pattern (six prominently paired leaves curving inward along the rim) originates from Portugal. It is heavily influenced by the famous rustic style popularized by Portuguese ceramic houses like Bordallo Pinheiro and Secla. These types of glazed dishes were often used as decorative accent plates, dessert dishes, or saucers.
Measures approximately 5 inches across, a lovely size for a cabinet display, plate wall, or small decorative accent.
Nice vintage condition with some glaze crazing and scattered tiny chips and glaze losses typical for plates this old.
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