19th Century Portuguese Red Slipware Baking Dish with Fern Leaf Design and Ruffled Edge

19th Century Portuguese Red Slipware Baking Dish with Fern Leaf Design and Ruffled EdgeA charming 19th century Portuguese red slipware rectangular baking dish, richly decorated in the rustic folk tradition of rural Portugal. Crafted from terracotta and finished with a warm, glossy red slip glaze, this rectangular dish is adorned with creamy hand incised sgraffito designs of fern like fronds and starburst motifs, creating a lively surface pattern that contrasts beautifully with the earthen red ground. The ruffled rim was hand pinched for

A charming 19th century Portuguese red slipware rectangular baking dish, richly decorated in the rustic folk tradition of rural Portugal. Crafted from terracotta and finished with a warm, glossy red slip glaze, this rectangular dish is adorned with creamy hand incised sgraffito designs of fern like fronds and starburst motifs, creating a lively surface pattern that contrasts beautifully with the earthen red ground. The ruffled rim was hand pinched for decorative effect, lending the dish a playful yet refined character, while the applied side handles ensured it was as practical in the kitchen as it was decorative on the table. 

Slipware of this type was widely produced in regions such as Alentejo and Estremadura throughout the 19th century, where local artisans relied on time honored techniques passed down from generation to generation. With its folk art motifs and rustic finish, this dish embodies both utility and artistry — once used for baking or serving, today it offers a decorative glimpse into Portugal’s rich ceramic traditions. A delightful collectible for lovers of Iberian pottery, perfect for display in a kitchen or rustic interior.

Dimensions:

h - 3.5"

w - 16"  handle to handle

d - 10.25"

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