Vintage Portuguese Viana do Castelo Hand Painted Blue & White Lidded Ceramic Dish

Description

A vintage hand-painted Portuguese ceramic lidded serving dish. The classic blue and white decoration and square form with matching lid make it a lovely piece for serving, storage, or display. Perfect for vintage pottery collectors or Mediterranean-style kitchens. • Marked: Viana do Castelo 318-184, Hand Painted, By Madalena, Made in Portugal • Colour: Cobalt blue floral design on white glaze • Includes fitted lid • Ceramic pottery Measurements Approx: • Top: ~ 16.5 cm × 15.3 cm • Base: ~ 13 cm× 11 cm • Height with lid: ~ 10.5 cm • Height without lid: ~ 8 cm That makes it ideal for: ✔ Sugar bowl for the table ✔ Jam / preserves / condiments ✔ Small serving dish (olives, sweets, nuts) ✔ Decorative kitchen storage Please note: For serving & display; not intended for oven/stovetop use. In very good vintage condition — no cracks or chips. Please look carefully at all the photos as they are a part of the description. All of my vintage and antique pieces show signs of age and previous use, which add to their charm and authenticity. Please expect natural patina, light surface scuff and scratch marks throughout consistent with age. I always do my best to highlight any notable details in the photos, so please check them carefully as they form part of the description. *The items may be packaged with repurposed materials.