Vintage Majolica Barbotine Artichoke Dessert Plate, Green and Purple

Enhance your tables with this magnificent vintage barbotine (majolica) dessert or appetizer plate. Featuring superb relief work, it imitates the superimposed leaves of an artichoke, radiating from the center of the plate.

This collector's item is distinguished by its incredible play of colors: a gradient of soft green and emerald green, enhanced by deep touches of violet and crimson that highlight the relief of each leaf. A highly textured piece, perfect for lovers of antique dinnerware, flea market finds, and country chic or botanical-style decor.

🔍 Technical Characteristics & Data-Points

Object Type: Dessert plate, appetizer plate, or decorative bowl.

Style / Technique: Antique barbotine / Relief majolica.

Pattern: Artichoke leaves in a rosette.

Main Colors: Green (pastel to emerald) and Violet / Crimson.

Format: Ideal for desserts, appetizers, or as a presentation/gourmet plate.

Decor Ambiance: Rustic chic, Shabby chic, Spring table, Vintage collection.

✨ Why we love it?

Striking relief: The majolica technique gives a true tactile texture, beautifully catching the light.

Mix & Match trend: Perfect for mismatching with modern white plates or other horticultural ceramics (cabbage, asparagus, vine leaf plates).

Condition: Very good vintage condition; the glaze has retained all its brilliance and the vibrancy of its original pigments.

💡 Care Advice & Shipping

Care: To preserve the delicacy of the glaze and the vibrancy of the colors of this vintage piece, hand washing is recommended.

Secure packaging: Fragile item. Extremely careful shipping with double protection (bubble wrap and reinforced padding) to guarantee a safe arrival.