This is a very lovely and large 12 5/8″ diameter HAND-PAINTED DECORATIVE SERVING PLATE, though I do wonder with this type of beautiful painting if it would have been used more for display than for serving. The plate is in a warm cream colored glaze having a scalloped edge with cream-colored glazed stylized flower and leaf border. In the center of the plate is a beautifully detailed hand-painted bouquet of brightly colored pansies in shades of yellow, purple, red, white and dark pink. It measures about 1 1/2″ in depth.

This fabulous piece is signed on the back B. V. MOTRE. Though I am not sure of the country of origin, it is most likely European. This gorgeous plate is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or flaking paint. I would like to determine the age of this lovely piece. I guessed Victorian but I really have no idea. Any information would be most appreciated