Italian Floral Platter

Italian Floral Platter — a vibrant homage to Italy’s majolica tradition, fusing rustic charm with colorful exuberance. This scalloped-edge platter is alive with florals in saturated tones of crimson, tangerine, blue, and green — arranged as a central bouquet and ringed by hand-painted flourishes. Its irregular “Made Italy” stamp and handwritten pattern number lend authenticity, likely pointing to a smaller studio production.

The piece draws from centuries of Italian ceramic artistry, where natural motifs and tin-glazed surfaces were used to beautify everyday objects. Popular during the mid-20th century, these platters were often made in regions like Deruta or Montelupo for both domestic and export use