Puerto Rico Souvenir Decorative Pierced Plate
Decorative ceramic plate with reticulated rim • Commercial souvenir manufacturer / Unknown artisan
Style & Movement
Kitsch / Mass-produced tourist art
Medium & Technique
Glazed ceramic with transfer-printed decal decoration, iridescent lustre glaze, and hand-painted gold-gilt trim
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Circular plate, approximately 8 to 10 inches in diameter
Subject Description
A pictorial souvenir map of Puerto Rico featuring geographic labels such as San Juan, Ponce, and Mayaguez, decorated with iconic tropical motifs including hibiscus flowers, the Puerto Rican flag, a coqui frog, marine life, coral reefs, and palm trees against an opalescent background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, with intact glaze and minimal surface wear
Estimated Market Value
5 USD to 15 USD
Auction Estimate
1 USD to 10 USD
Provenance History
Acquired as a modern tourist souvenir, likely from a gift shop in Puerto Rico
Art Historical Significance
Illustrates the genre of mass-market Caribbean tourism ephemera and popular souvenir aesthetics
Notable Features
Features an iridescent mother-of-pearl lustre glaze, scalloped reticulated (pierced) rim, and vibrant decal iconography depicting local fauna and flora
Condition Issues
Minor wear to the gilded rim and slight surface scuffing typical of mass-market ceramic items
Conservation Recommendations
No special conservation required; standard dust cleaning with a dry cloth