Description
PORTA Portugal MAJOLICA Plate 9.25" Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Set Of 7 Vintage. The PORTA Portugal MAJOLICA Plate set of 7 is a beautiful hand-painted collection featuring a charming cherry blossom design in delicate pink and white tones. The Art Nouveau style plates are adorned with green leaves and are perfect for all occasions, adding an elegant touch to any dining table or decor. The PORTA Portugal MAJOLICA Plate set of 7 is a beautiful hand-painted collection featuring a charming cherry blossom design in delicate pink and white tones. Crafted in Portugal in 1985, these round plates have a glossy finish with a molded basketweave patterned border and raised cherry and floral elements. The Art Nouveau style plates are adorned with green leaves and are perfect for all occasions, adding an elegant touch to any dining table or decor. Made from porcelain and ceramic, these vintage plates offer a textured tactile quality and are sure to be a cherished addition to any collection. Production Characteristics Technique: The base is typically a cream or colored earthenware body. It is first "bisque" fired, then coated with a white tin glaze that serves as a canvas for hand-painted metal oxide pigments. A final firing fuses the glaze and pigments into a glossy, colorful finish. Design Elements: This specific set features bas-relief (raised) motifs of cherries and leaves set against a textured basket weave background, a popular pattern in 19th and early 20th-century European ceramics.