Antique Portuguese Hand Painted Earthenware Dish (Coimbra, Portugal)

Large vintage decorative white ceramic dish with blue decor hand painted by Arcer in Coimbra, Portugal. Comibra is a town famous for its ceramics; talented craftsmen of the area reproduce museum pieces dating back to the 15th century. This object is inspired by a 17th century nature scene that depicts a bird and a butterfly among greenery. On the back, we can read the inscription: Arte Ceramica Bow Coimbra Portugal Dry XVII Hand Painted For To Father Fragile A.M.D Excellent condition. Diamter 41.5 x Height 3 cm