{"product_id":"vintage-portugal-terracotta-platter-oval-serving-dish-set-red-white-slip-15","title":"Portugal Terracotta Platter and Oval Dish Set, Red White Slip, 15 in","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage Portuguese terracotta serving set: a large rectangular platter with rounded corners and a deep oval serving dish, both in a glossy red-orange glaze with raised white slip decoration. The platter has a border of white swags and fan-shaped leaf motifs framing a plain center, with a row of white dots along the rim. The oval dish has the same swag and leaf band around the outside and a dotted rim. The warm red and white colors suit a dining table, a buffet or an open kitchen shelf, and the platter works well for serving or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed earthenware decorated with raised white slip is a long-standing tradition in Portuguese pottery. Both bases carry a round ink stamp marked \"PORTUGAL\" and hand-written numbers, \"186\/0\" on the platter and \"248-0\" on the dish. The pieces are glazed inside and out, with unglazed foot rims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with no cracks or repairs seen. The white decoration shows fine crazing in the glaze, and some of the white leaves on the platter have light beige staining. There is a torn paper label remnant on the base of the oval dish. Please see all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter is 1.6 x 15.2 x 10 inches (H x W x D). The oval dish is 2.5 x 12.8 x 8 inches (H x W x D). Together the two pieces weigh 5 lb 5.6 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree standard shipping within the US, packed securely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60805854265630,"sku":"BA-1658","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-11-02at23.52.10.jpg?v=1793681929","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-portugal-terracotta-platter-oval-serving-dish-set-red-white-slip-15","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}