This vintage handcrafted ceramic candy, nut, or trinket dish features an intricate pierced reticulated lattice rim surrounding a central six-pointed Star of David (Magen David) motif. Crafted in high-fire earthenware, the interior hexagram is accented with subtle embossed floral/leaf sprigs in low relief, framed by a vibrant hand-applied cobalt blue outline that highlights the architectural openwork border.

The underside reveals a clean, smooth white-glazed interior basin with a raised unglazed foot rim. Designed with structural geometry and traditional Judaica symbolism, this decorative piece serves as an elegant vanity tray, holiday table center, or display plate for Hanukkah, Shabbat, or year-round Jewish ceremonial decor.

Origin, Age, Material & Specifications

• Origin: Attributed to Western Europe or Israel (commonly associated with mid-to-late 20th-century artisan ceramic workshops in Portugal or Israel specializing in reticulated earthenware).

• Age: Circa 1970s–1990s.

• Material: Hand-painted glazed earthenware / ceramic.

• Dimensions: Approximately 7 inches in diameter.

• Weight: 7.1 oz (201 g).

Condition Report

• Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, structural fractures, or repairs.

• Surface & Glaze: Glaze remains glossy and fully intact; hand-painted cobalt lines display minor natural variations consistent with hand craftsmanship.

• Foot Rim: Shows light, age-appropriate shelf wear along the unglazed resting ring.

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