MAJOLICA COATING; PORTUGUESE PALISSY WAREWARE, CALDAS DA RAINHA, Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate Realistic Clams Collectible Home Decor Plate Vintage Portugal .Made by Caldas Da Rainha Designer Alvaro Jose Palissy Majolica Ocean Sea Decor Wall Plate. Traditional Caldas da Rainha plate, handmade and hand painted. Estimated period: 1930-1949 Diameter: 23 cm. Very heavy.970 g. The plates have holes in the base so they can be easily placed on the wall. Very good condition. Large ceramic plate featuring a realistic lobster surrounded by exquisite mussels, clams, coral, sand and seaweed. In fantastic condition with a brilliant rich glaze by Alvaro José from Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. Alvaro José was inspired by the French Renaissance artist Bernard Palissy, who was known for his realistic ceramic depictions of animals in high relief. Portuguese charger / Fantastic charger. The glaze is rich and vibrant and incredibly detailed. Simply a magnificent plate made of artistic ceramics.