{"product_id":"vintage-majolica-jose-alvaro-lobster-plate-caldas-da-rainha-portugal-c-1930","title":"Vintage Majolica Jose Alvaro Lobster Plate, Caldas Da Rainha Portugal C 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortuguese Palissy Ware Majolica Lobster and Shellfish Charger by José Alvaro, Caldas da Rainha, circa 1930 A striking hand-modeled and vividly glazed Palissy-style majolica charger from Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, attributed to José Alvaro, circa 1930. The centerpiece features a boldly rendered red lobster in high relief, surrounded by naturalistic details of mussels, seaweed, and textured sand, all executed in a rich palette of deep greens, cobalt blues, and earthy browns. Characteristic of the Caldas tradition established by Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro, this piece exemplifies the artisanal ceramic production of the early 20th century in Portugal, blending sculptural dynamism with decorative functionality. An exceptional example of Portuguese Palissy revival ware, this charger makes a dramatic wall display or table centerpiece for collectors of fine European ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_9415d43e\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 2 in (5.08 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDiameter: 13 in (33.02 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Caldas Da Rainha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42413844070463,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/files\/Photoroom_20250930_103833.jpg?v=1759243223","url":"https:\/\/midcenturymasters.com\/products\/vintage-majolica-jose-alvaro-lobster-plate-caldas-da-rainha-portugal-c-1930","provider":"MidCentury Masters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}