Vintage Portugal decorative majolica-style ceramic dish molded, large, veined leaf
This is a vintage decorative majolica-style ceramic dish molded in the shape of a large, veined leaf (likely inspired by a maple or similar broadleaf, though often grouped with Portugal’s famous “cabbage ware” or leaf motifs). It’s handcrafted in Portugal, as confirmed by the impressed “MADE IN PORTUGAL” mark, with “G30M” appearing to be a model or mold number (common on mid-20th-century Portuguese pottery for production tracking, though not tied to a specific maker in available records). The off-white base with green veining and glossy glaze is typical of Caldas da Rainha region’s output from the 1940s–1970s, where factories like Bordallo Pinheiro popularized naturalistic, nature-inspired forms for serving or display. The three small black felt pads on the underside are modern additions to prevent surface scratches, suggesting it’s been used decoratively in a home setting
