Vintage SANOR Cerâmica Portuguese Coastal Shell & Crab Serving Plate — Made in Portugal

Seafood, but make it Portuguese.

This vintage SANOR Cerâmica plate was made in Portugal and features a sculptural collection of raised marine motifs including starfish, shells, conch and crab, all rendered in glossy white ceramic.

The monochromatic finish keeps it surprisingly elegant. Coastal without becoming cliché, it works beautifully on a Mediterranean table, layered into open shelving, displayed in a cabinet or hung as decorative wall pottery.

Use it for oysters, seafood, lemons, olives and apéro snacks—or simply leave it empty and let the relief work do the decorating.

Marked SANOR Cerâmica, Portugal.

DETAILS

• Maker: SANOR Cerâmica
• Origin: Portugal
• Era: Vintage / late 20th century
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Color: Glossy white
• Design: Raised shell, starfish, conch and crab motifs
• Style: Portuguese coastal / Mediterranean / Euro-tropical
• Use: Serving plate, decorative plate or wall display
• Marked: SANOR Cerâmica / Made in Portugal
• Quantity: 1

DIMENSIONS

Approx. 11.5" diameter

Shallow serving plate profile.

Please refer to measurement photographs for additional scale and proportions.

CONDITION

Good vintage condition overall.

The glossy white glaze remains bright and the molded marine details are well defined.

Light age-related surface wear is consistent with previous use.

One small chip is present on the underside and is not prominent when the piece is displayed or used.

Please review all photographs for exact condition.

DĒSSO NOTE

Coastal decor can become very “beach rental” very quickly.

This one avoids the problem entirely.

One color. Great texture. Slightly dramatic Portuguese seafood. Perfect.

Fill it with olives and lemons for apéro, pile it with oysters for dinner, or leave it completely empty on a shelf.

Because sometimes the shell plate is the decor.