Ivora, Gouda - Platter - Earthenware, Plateel Gouda 1925 - fruit bowl, jewelry bowl

The Ivora Gouda platter is an exquisite piece of early 20th-century Dutch ceramics, crafted in 1925 by one of the renowned Gouda pottery factories. Plateel Gouda pottery is distinguished by its earthenware composition and vibrant enamel-glazed surface, often featuring stylized floral or fruit motifs. This platter likely served multifunctional uses such as a fruit bowl or jewelry holder, combining practical household utility with artistry. Gouda ceramics held a prominent place in the Arts and Crafts movement, emphasizing handcrafted quality and regional design aesthetics. Collectors of art pottery value Ivora pieces for their craftsmanship, decorative appeal, and as representative artifacts of Gouda's ceramic production heritage.