Large Late 19th Century Italian Blue Striped Platter 41cm dia

A charming large late 19th Century hand-painted platter. Typical of Pugliese ceramics, with a minimalism that makes it easy to coordinate with any space or setting. Dating back to the late 1800s, the platter would have been primarily used by a family at mealtimes. The platter features hand-painted lines in ink blue encircling the edges of the plate, set against a milky white glaze. The old farmhouse pottery from Puglia, like this antique plate, is thick and robust, and has a lovely handmade feel. The well loved piece shows its characteristic signs of age with a wonderful patina and would have been regularly used for domestic purposes up until at least the mid 1900s.

Approximate Size: H: 7 cm W: 41 cm D: 41 cm