{"product_id":"white-majolica-artichoke-plate","title":"White Majolica Artichoke Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 available. Sold individually. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully detailed vintage Portuguese artichoke plate, crafted in white-glazed earthenware with an elaborate raised botanical design. Its sculptural relief, glossy finish, and distinctive divided form make it a particularly charming example of decorative European tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plate features a recessed central well for the artichoke and a smaller compartment at the front for melted butter, vinaigrette, or dipping sauce. The surrounding surface provides space for the discarded leaves, making this an ingenious piece of specialty tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plate is richly ornamented with overlapping foliage, scrolling flourishes, and a stylized floral motif at its center. The raised decoration recalls the naturalistic designs associated with European majolica and faience, where botanical forms became an important part of both functional and decorative ceramics. Finished entirely in glossy white, the relief catches the light beautifully, allowing the intricate pattern to take center stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portugal, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Majolica-inspired botanical relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White-glazed earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9\" Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage condition with minor surface wear and glaze irregularities consistent with age and use. Please refer to photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portugal, 20th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614000115799,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A4745.jpg?v=1793798750","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/white-majolica-artichoke-plate","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}