{"product_id":"vintage-portuguese-white-ceramic-fish-serving-bowl","title":"Vintage Portuguese White Ceramic Fish Serving Bowl — Sculptural Textured Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fish dish, but make it chic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortuguese ceramic serving bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is molded entirely in the shape of a fish, finished in a glossy monochromatic white glaze that lets all of the sculptural detail do the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised scales cover the body, while molded fins, tail, eye, gills and mouth give the piece dimension without making it feel overly coastal or themed. Because everything is rendered in white, it reads almost like a little piece of ceramic sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe center is gently recessed, making it practical as a serving dish for olives, nuts, lemons, seafood, crackers, dips or apéro snacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when it isn’t being used? Prop it upright on a shelf or plate stand. The textured surface is good enough to be decoration all by itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside retains its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Portugal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Unknown \/ Unattributed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Portugal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Glossy white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotif: Fish \/ Coastal \/ Marine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique: Molded textured relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Fish-shaped serving bowl \/ platter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Portuguese \/ Sculptural \/ Coastal \/ Organic \/ Euro-Tropical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Vintage, exact date unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10\" L × 9\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShallow bowl profile, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–1.5\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe measurement photographs show the piece at roughly 10 inches across and approximately 9 inches vertically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glossy white glaze remains bright and the molded fish details are well defined. The photographs show minor age-related surface marks and light wear consistent with previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo obvious major chips, cracks or repairs are visible in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all images for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDĒSSO NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoastal decor can become very “beach rental” very quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one avoids the problem entirely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne color. Great texture. Slightly weird fish. Perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill it with olives for apéro or leave it completely empty on a shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DĒSSO CŪRATED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67605705818272,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/5863\/2864\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep28_2026_08_48_53PM-6.png?v=1790642968","url":"https:\/\/shop.desso-designs.com\/products\/vintage-portuguese-white-ceramic-fish-serving-bowl","provider":" DĒSSO CŪRATED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}