Bordallo Pinheiro OVAL CABBAGE PLATTER

  Bordallo Pinheiro OVAL CABBAGE PLATTER Cabbage Collection      The Cabbage Collection by Bordallo Pinheiro is a masterful creation that blends the beauty of nature with the artistry of Portuguese craftsmanship. Known for his love of incorporating elements from the natural world into his designs, Bordallo Pinheiro uses the cabbage as both a symbol of rustic life and a statement piece that challenges traditional notions of luxury.    Historically, cabbage was a staple in the rural diet of Portugal and rarely seen at the tables of the elite. Bordallo Pinheiro, with his characteristic sense of humor and social commentary, elevated this humble vegetable into an exquisite, sculptural ceramic form. The cabbage, with its deep ridges and intricate leaf patterns, was designed to represent the simplicity and rustic charm of rural Portugal, while humorously claiming a spot among the finer dinnerware of the bourgeoisie.    Each piece is hand-painted and meticulously crafted to capture