Beautiful earthenware plate with a trompe-l'œil relief decoration of a spider crab, produced in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. A vintage piece from the mid-20th century, 1960s-70s. The decoration is very expressive and naturalistic, featuring seashells, seaweed, and a textured background, in a rich polychromy typical of this manufacturer, reminiscent of Bordallo Pinheiro's work.
Diameter 25cm, height approximately 7cm. In very good overall condition, with a small, discreet chip in the glaze on one of the seashells at the front and a small, discreet chip on an element at the back. Approximately 1.5kg.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height7 cmWidth25 cmDepth25 cm