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Giovanni de Simone Hand-Painted Jug Vase
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in Skokie, IL
Giovanni de Simone Hand-Painted Jug Vase This three-sided handled jug vase by famed Italian artist
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Giovanni de Simone Hand-Painted Jug Vase
Giovanni de Simone Hand-Painted Jug Vase
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.5 in Dm 4 in
Pitchers Vintage Deer Ewers Belgium, Hubert Bequet Hand-Painted Jugs Set 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
of Quaregnon and began producing his products in 1934. Hand-painted objects, vases, jugs, teapots
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Fine quality Antique Royal Worcester Jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Royal Worcester jug having a quality hand painted and gilded Royal Worcester
Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine quality Antique Royal Worcester Jug
Fine quality Antique Royal Worcester Jug
$452
H 9.26 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Rare Shape with Serpent Handle, circa 1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative fairly large & well hand painted, Jug or Pitcher made by Mason's
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Double Landscape ptn Rare Shape, circa 1840
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, finely hand painted, Jug or Pitcher, decorated in the Double Landscape
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

DeSimone Hand Painted Ceramic Water Jug
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand painted ceramic pitcher by Giovanni DeSimone. Italy, circa. 1970's. Signed on base. 6.75
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

DeSimone Hand Painted Ceramic Water Jug
DeSimone Hand Painted Ceramic Water Jug
$385
H 6.75 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Large Hand-Painted 19th Century Faience Jug/Pitcher.
Located in North Salem, NY
This 19th Century Large Hand-Painted Faience Jug/Pitcher is a Wonderful Addition To Any Country
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Large Hand-Painted 19th Century Faience Jug/Pitcher.
Large Hand-Painted 19th Century Faience Jug/Pitcher.
$1,218 Sale Price
25% Off
H 6 in Dm 12 in
Hand Painted Glass Jug from '70s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Carafe from the 70s in hand painted glass with floral decorations and stopper. Particular and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Painted Glass Jug from '70s
Hand Painted Glass Jug from '70s
$297
H 13.78 in Dm 4.73 in
Continental Delightful Hand Painted Porcelain Mr Punch Lidded Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
detail and is nicely hand painted in naturalistic colors and wears a peaked crown shaped hat which forms
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Janice Tchalenko Hand Painted Patchwork Studio Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and unique reduced stoneware studio pottery large jug hand painted with patch work
Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Vintage Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug / Vase, 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
ceramic jug or vase, featuring a hand-painted design on a cream-colored base. The decorative elements are
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Modernist Hand-Crated and Painted Ceramic Unique Piece Sicilian Jug
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
vibrant and dynamic look. The handle is prominently painted in a bright yellow. The jug's body is adorned
Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Furnivals Hand Painted Rose Water Jug Pitcher
By Furnivals
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful large water jug or pitcher Royal Furnivals England. Hand painted with vibrant graphics
Category

20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Jug
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, yellow, and green faience pottery jug or vase featuring
Category

Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica
Located in Bradenton, FL
An impressively formed antique hand painted Italian Faenza Majolica ceramic vessel. Made in the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Jars

Materials

Majolica

Hand-Painted Talavera Ceramic Jug by Mave, Spain, Mid-20th Century
Located in Worcester, GB
Hand-Painted Talavera Ceramic Jug by Mave, Spain, Mid-20th Century A finely hand-painted Talavera
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Ceramic Hand Painted Traditional Spanish Jug, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish jug vase, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain. In original condition, with
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hand Painted Traditional Spanish Jug, circa 1960
Ceramic Hand Painted Traditional Spanish Jug, circa 1960
$565 Sale Price
50% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 9.45 in
1980s Spanish Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug with Handle for Wine
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish Hand-Painted ceramic jug with handle for wine.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower Jug in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower jug in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Staffordshire Lord Horatio Nelson Hand Painted Toby Jug Pitcher Figure
Located in Thiensville, WI
Antique Staffordshire Lord Horatio Nelson Hand Painted Toby Jug Pitcher Figure This antique
Category

Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985
Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Jug / Pitcher, Italy, 1985
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.13 in W 6.5 in D 5.63 in
Vintage Gouda Pottery Jug with Stopper, Hand Painted, Holland, 20th Century
By Gouda Vase
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Gouda folk art pottery jug or decanter with stopper - hand painted stylized floral
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Hand-painted Glazed Spanish Ceramic Jug from Puente del Arzobispo.
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Hand-painted Glazed Spanish Ceramic Jug from Puente del Arzobispo.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Hand-Painted Porcelain 2 Pint Jug Pitcher, Made in Italy
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
and centerpieces. Each object is entirely hand-decorated. Experimenting with materials and
Category

2010s Italian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Hand-Painted Porcelain 2 Pint Jug Pitcher, Made in Italy
Contemporary Hand-Painted Porcelain 2 Pint Jug Pitcher, Made in Italy
$137 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 5.52 in
Contemporary Hand-Painted Porcelain 3 Pint Jug Pitcher Made in Italy
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
and centerpieces. Each object is entirely hand-decorated. Experimenting with materials and
Category

2010s Italian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Stoneware Jug or Pitcher, Hand Painted, Flowers Decor Pattern, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This jug or pitcher has been made in France circa 1940. It is oil painted and signed. The material
Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Pitchers

Materials

Sandstone

Stoneware Jug or Pitcher, Hand Painted, Flowers Decor Pattern, France, 1940
Stoneware Jug or Pitcher, Hand Painted, Flowers Decor Pattern, France, 1940
$428 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Metal Mughal Style Black Hand-Painted Water Jug Vase Rajasthan India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Indian Hand Painted Mughal Rajasthani Metal Water Vessel Vase. This stunning vintage Indian
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Enamelled Oliver Green Glass Jug, Bohemia, circa 1880/90, hand-painted
By Bohemia
Located in Skien, NO
, Gold, and White, Circa Late 19th Century. This exquisite piece features a hand-painted enamel motif at
Category

Antique 19th Century European Bottles

Materials

Enamel

Hand-Painted French Ceramic Jug – Tribal Geometric Motifs – 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Hand-Painted French Ceramic Jug – Tribal Geometric Motifs – 20th Century Description: This is a
Category

20th Century French Tribal Urns

Materials

Stoneware

French Hand Painted Faience Set of Large Wash Bowl and Jug
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rare set of a hand painted earthenware large wash bowl and jug. Their background are
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

French Hand Painted Faience Set of Large Wash Bowl and Jug
French Hand Painted Faience Set of Large Wash Bowl and Jug
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.75 in W 17 in D 17 in
Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Pottery Jugs from Lamas, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Matching set of hand-glazed ceramic pitchers from LS Lamas. Made in Italy between 1950-70
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Pottery Jugs from Lamas, Set of 2
Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Pottery Jugs from Lamas, Set of 2
$245 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 7.29 in Dm 5.52 in
Vintage Tuscan Hand Painted Majolica Jug Vase Garniture Set Signed Leona Italia
Located in Forney, TX
hand painted coat of arms, varied designs, marked Hand Made in Italy underfoot. Including, a large jug
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Garniture

Materials

Majolica

Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Small Jug and Bowl
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone small jug and bowl with fantastic quality hand
Category

Early 20th Century English Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Welsh or English Floral Hand Painted Porcelain Serpent Handle Jug and Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
fitted stand dating from the early 19th century. The set comprises of a hexagonal shaped jug hand painted
Category

Antique 1820s British George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Galzed Ceramic Jug, Hand Painted, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of ceramic Good Original condition.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Small Jug and Bowl
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone small jug and bowl with fantastic quality hand
Category

Early 20th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Allegorical Pottery Jug Vase
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and yellow faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Miniature Antique Pearlware Blue & White Painted Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and rare antique English pearlware hand painted miniature jug dating from the latter
Category

Antique 18th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Pearlware

Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug with Lead Lid, Dated From 1762,
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Painted ceramic jug with lead lid, dated from 1762, initials G. and R. and signed at the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Jars

Materials

Lead

Legras Saint Denis, Russian Beer Jug in Art Glass with Hand-Painted Deer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Legras Saint Denis. Russian beer jug in mouth blown art glass with hand-painted red deer in winter
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1980s Modernist Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug Vase by M Carbone per Ceramica Castelli
By Castelli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare polychrome jug vase hand-crafted and painted by M.Carbone for Ceramica Castelli, the name of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Blue and White Delft Jug Inscribed 'Boy' Hand-Painted Circa 1750
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
. It is hand-painted in blue, done in a freehand, fluid style that includes typical irregularities in
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Country Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Delft

Art Deco Burleigh Ware Pottery Jug or Pitcher Parrot Handle Hand-Painted, 1930s
By Burgess & Leigh
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
well hand-painted in typical Art Deco bright colors of yellow, orange, green, blue and black enamels
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Doulton Lambeth Faience Floral Painted Jug Signed
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
jug. The jug is hand painted with large flowering blooms on leafy stems painted in tones of yellow
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Decorative Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug by Gustave Raynaud, Vallauris, France, 1960
By Gustave Reynaud
Located in New York City, NY
Decorative Mid-Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug by Gustave Raynaud, Vallauris, France, circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in rare shape hand painted, Circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very rare shaped early Jug or pitcher, hand painted in the gold gilded Rose Posies
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in hand painted chinoiserie ptn, Ca 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
' Club. This is a heavy jug, with free flowing hand decoration, indicative of the earliest Mason's
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Decorative Pouring Jug, English, Hand Painted Ceramic, Creamer, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative pouring jug. An English, hand painted ceramic creamer in Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Hammered Raj Black Metal Jug
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Raj large hand-hammered and hand-painted metal vessel, originally used to collect waters of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Hand-Hammered Raj Black Metal Jug
Hand-Hammered Raj Black Metal Jug
$950
H 24 in W 18 in D 12 in
Vintage Decorative Pouring Jug, English, Hand Painted Ceramic, Pourer, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative pouring jug. An English, hand painted ceramic pourer in Art Deco taste
Category

Mid-20th Century British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Italian Painted Bicolor Pitcher/Jug
By Aldo Londi
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Italian Painted Bicolor Pitcher/Jug In the style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase in bright
Category

Vintage 1960s Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

1960s Italian Painted Bicolor Pitcher/Jug
1960s Italian Painted Bicolor Pitcher/Jug
$750
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Hand-Painted Porcelain Oil Jug with Delicate Gilding, 1950s Oriental Design
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant hand-painted porcelain oil jug from the 1950s is a stunning example of fine Oriental
Category

20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Pottery Jug Vase
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue and white faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring dogs
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Pottery Jug Vase
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Pottery Jug Vase
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.5 in W 11.75 in D 9 in
Villeroy & Boch Cottage Charm Pitcher/Jug Large Vintage Ceramic Hand-Painted
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bastogne, BE
features charming hand-painted details that bring the Cottage Charm design to life. This pitcher is
Category

1990s German Country Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain London Shape Imari Painted Jug
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality antique English porcelain, possibly Coalport, London shape sauce jug decorated in an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain London Shape Imari Painted Jug
English Porcelain London Shape Imari Painted Jug
$301
H 4.83 in W 5.71 in D 3.15 in
18th Century Liverpool/ Herculaneum Hand Painted Porcelain Cream Jug, c 1795
Located in Central England, GB
one below. The lower front is brightly hand painted with a spray of flowers, leaves and stems. The
Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Albisola Ceramic Jug, Hand Painted, ALBA DOCILIA Manufacture, Italy, Early 20thC
By Ceramiche di Albisola
Located in Torino, IT
Albisola ceramic jug, hand painted. ALBA DOCILIA manufacture. Italy, early twentieth century
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Albisola Ceramic Jug, Hand Painted, ALBA DOCILIA Manufacture, Italy, Early 20thC
Albisola Ceramic Jug, Hand Painted, ALBA DOCILIA Manufacture, Italy, Early 20thC
$238 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 8.47 in
Vintage Art Deco Serving Ewer, English, Hand Painted Ceramic, Serving Jug, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24051 This is a vintage Art Deco pouring ewer. An English, hand painted ceramic
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

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Hand Painted Jugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of hand painted jugs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique hand painted jugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and stoneware. Find 895 antique and vintage hand painted jugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 84 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Hand painted jugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Hand painted jugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Georgian and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mason's Ironstone, Le Murier and Meissen Porcelain each produced beautiful hand painted jugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Hand Painted Jugs?

Prices for hand painted jugs start at $19 and top out at $148,500 with the average selling for $617.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Hand Painted Jugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if pottery is hand-painted, examine its surface closely with a magnifying glass. Often, the hand-painting process leaves behind visible brushstrokes that you can see when you magnify the piece. Also, slight variations in patterns may indicate that a person completed the detail work rather than a machine. If you need assistance evaluating your pottery, take it to a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Explore a diverse assortment of pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.