Hand-painted porcelain plate with strawberry motif and ornate handles

Porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted fruits have been a popular decorative and functional item for centuries, particularly in Europe. These pieces often served as display items or were used for serving small delicacies, reflecting a taste for natural motifs and fine craftsmanship. The use of gold trim and ornate handles further indicates a desire for elegance and luxury in domestic settings. Most likely MCM when there was a resurgence of popularity of fruit and floral motifs.
10 1/2 diameter