Handmade and hand painted by master Italian artisans this 15 by 15 inch Solimene Vietri Ceramics Campagna Fish (Pesce) pattern is perfect to use as a serving platter or equally charming for display. The bottom is marked "Solimene Vietri Made in Italy" and includes the signature logo of a bird. In their traditional color palette of white pinkish/red and Mediterranean blue the 3 and 1/2 inch wide border is Mediterranean blue with playful white fish drawn with red outlines green triple leaves and pinkish/red polka dot trim. Each side has 1 white fish outline and in each corner there is a triple leaf pattern. Polka dots adorn the slightly scalloped edges.

At 1 and 1/2 inches deep is a versatile dish that can be used to serve food hold fruit or simply sit on a table or stand in a cabinet as an accessory.

As you can see it is lovely which explains why it is so apparent this Pesce pattern is so popular. It has been used for dishes bowls creamers sugar bowls tea pots and every sort of ceramic.

A point of pride in owning this vintage platter is that none of the Solimene pieces are mass produced by machinery. Each of them is hand made and hand painted in Italy by a skilled highly trained artisan. Each piece is an individual work of art with some variances one to another.

As proof these are handmade and hand-painted there are some slight imperfections typical for such ceramic pieces. For example there may be minor "bumps and speckles" on the surface which do not mean there is any damage.

In Excellent Vintage Condition this platter does not have any cracks chips crazing faded areas or stains. The color has held up very well. The exterior surface glaze is glossy and clean. All of the edges are smooth and free from nicks.

Photos are included taken from all angles so you can see this for yourself.

Here is a bit of history for this renowned company. Vietri Sul Mare the furthermost town on Italy's renowned Amalfi Coast has been producing beautiful ceramic wear since 1600. One of the most famous pottery companies in this sea faring town is La Ceramica Solimene where this lovely Pesce platter was made.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Bradenton, FL.