Seashell Motif Dinner Plates
Decorative Art, Ceramic Plates (Set of 4) • Manufactured in Portugal, studio pottery or commercial ceramics factory
Style & Movement
Contemporary Coastal / Nautical Tableware
Medium & Technique
Glazed earthenware with hand-painted underglaze shell motif
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Standard dinner plate format, approximately 10 to 11 inches in diameter
Subject Description
A set of white glazed ceramic plates featuring a minimalist, taupe-colored scallop shell motif positioned centrally or off-center on the well of the plate.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good, showing light signs of shelf or table use with intact glaze and clear maker's stamp on the reverse
Estimated Market Value
25 to 50 USD for the set of four
Auction Estimate
15 to 30 USD
Provenance History
Acquired from a domestic setting or retail liquidation, manufactured in Portugal
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mass-produced yet artisanal-style European domestic pottery designed for coastal and nautical-themed interior styling
Notable Features
Features a distinctive hand-painted seashell motif and a backstamp indicating production origin in Portugal
Condition Issues
Minor surface wear consistent with light use, no major chips, cracks, or structural glaze crazing visible
Conservation Recommendations
Standard handling; dishwasher safe if modern earthenware glaze, though hand washing is recommended to preserve surface finish
Collector Notes
4 plates