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What is Caldas da Rainha famous for?
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Caldas da Rainha is famous for being a major center for pottery. During the 19th century, the Portuguese town became well-known for being the home of gifted ceramicists, such as Maria dos Caco, Manuel Mafra and Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro. Pottery that originates from the town often displays floral patterns and other forms inspired by nature. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Caldas da Rainha pottery.
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Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter circa 1940.
Decorated with mussels and shells,
Caldas da Rainha.
9.8 inches diameter.
Hairline on the back.
Category
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Fish Wall Plates or Wall Decoration
By Kerangol, Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching Pair of Glazed Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Decorations or Platters
Pair of Portuguese red and yellow ceramic plates from the Mid-Century ...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Caldas Bordallo Pinheiro Portuguese Palissy Style Pears Trompe l'Oeil Plaque
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Palissy style Trompe l’Oeil, majolica glazed plaque showing a branch of three young yellow pears and three large leaves on an opalescent brown ground, circa 1900-1920.
Molded in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese International Style Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Verviers, BE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930.
Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed.
Has no structural issues and is...
Category
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Majolica Portuguese Palissy Lobster Platter Aires C. Leal, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Portuguese Palissy lobster platter, circa 1940.
A large red lobster who lay down on a blue/green background , ursin , shells , seaweeds and ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
