This antique relish dish features a vibrant, hand-painted Italian Majolica design with a large, three-dimensional lobster serving as the central handle. The dish is divided into two scalloped compartments, each decorated with colorful floral sprigs and fine line work against a creamy white glaze. The lobster is rendered in deep orange and red tones with realistic textural details on the shell and claws. The underside is marked "Italy" with a hand-painted numerical code, signifying its origin in a traditional Italian ceramic studio. This piece exemplifies the whimsical and decorative "fruits of the sea" motif popular in mid-century and antique European pottery.

Specifications:

• Medium: Hand-painted glazed ceramic (Majolica)

• Dimensions: 8 in (H) x 7 in (W)

• Condition: Very good antique condition; minor age-related crazing to the glaze and small surface wear consistent with use.

• Origin: Italy

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