Bordallo Pinheiro Countryside Leaves

Yes, this is a functional ceramic piece designed for serving. It can be used as a charger plate beneath a dinner plate or as a standalone serving platter for appetizers or small bites.

To preserve the detailed organic textures and the delicate snail accent, we recommend hand washing with mild soap. Avoid using harsh abrasives that could scratch the glaze or damage the fine relief work.

No, the plate is molded from real leaves, so it features an uneven, organic surface that mimics the natural contours and imperfections of a Medlar leaf. It is designed to look and feel like a piece of nature rather than a standard, flat dinnerware piece.

While the ceramic is durable, the intricate, textured design and the delicate snail accent make it better suited for hand washing. We recommend avoiding the microwave to prevent thermal shock to the detailed edges.

Because of its high-detail naturalistic design, this plate works beautifully as a decorative accent on a bookshelf, a console table, or hung as wall art. Its 9.8-inch size makes it a versatile focal point for a curated display.