{"product_id":"vintage-portuguese-teal-scallop-shell-serving-dish","title":"Vintage Portuguese Teal Ceramic Scallop Shell Serving Dish — Large 15\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA very large shell with absolutely no intention of being subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis vintage Portuguese ceramic serving dish is sculpted into an oversized scallop shell, with deeply molded radiating ribs and a beautiful glossy glaze shifting from \u003cstrong\u003edeep teal and sea green into inky navy blue\u003c\/strong\u003e around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt approximately 15 inches across, it has enough scale to work beautifully as a centerpiece, fruit bowl or large serving dish — but it is equally good standing upright on an open shelf when you want the shell itself to be the art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe dimensional ribbing catches the light beautifully and gives the glaze a different tone from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe underside retains its original \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e label and is marked \u003cstrong\u003eP.9400\u003c\/strong\u003e. The exact manufacturer is currently unidentified. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCoastal without being cliché. Very Portuguese. Very Florida. Very much coming home with me if nobody buys it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Vintage ceramic scallop shell serving dish\u003cbr\u003e• Made in Portugal\u003cbr\u003e• Original Made in Portugal label\u003cbr\u003e• Marked \/ coded P.9400\u003cbr\u003e• Maker currently unknown\u003cbr\u003e• Large sculptural shell form\u003cbr\u003e• Deep molded ribbing\u003cbr\u003e• Glossy teal, green + navy glaze\u003cbr\u003e• Glazed ceramic \/ earthenware\u003cbr\u003e• Functional serving piece or decorative object\u003cbr\u003e• One available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14.5\"–15\" W × 14\"–14.5\" H × approx. 2.5\" D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original listing photographs show the shell measuring approximately 14–15 inches in both directions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGood vintage condition with a glossy, saturated glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003esmall areas of glaze loss \/ tiny surface chips\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly along the raised edges, visible in the detailed photographs. The underside shows normal wear around the foot from age and previous use. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo major cracks or structural damage are apparent in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs always with vintage pieces, minor variations, surface wear and signs of previous life are part of the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDĒSSO NOTE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis one wants to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFill it with lemons on a dining table, pile it with fruit in the kitchen, or prop it upright on a shelf like a giant piece of ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePersonally, I’d put it against warm wood or rattan and let that ridiculous teal glaze do all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DĒSSO CŪRATED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58959033761952,"sku":"DC-0076","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/5863\/2864\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep24_2026_02_05_21PM_8.png?v=1790273135","url":"https:\/\/shop.desso-designs.com\/products\/vintage-portuguese-teal-scallop-shell-serving-dish","provider":" DĒSSO CŪRATED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}