Dinner becomes choreography with the Bordallo Pinheiro Fish plate 7 parts. Each section suggests a different flavor, a pause, a return, transforming tasting into rhythm. At 27 cm, this multi-compartment dish organizes sauces, antipasti, or seafood assortments in a way that feels curated rather than divided. It invites conversation, sharing, and attention to detail, proving that practical design can also be theatrical.

Craftsmanship and authenticity

Every terracotta plate is shaped and finished by artisans who have mastered the tactile balance between structure and spontaneity. Layers of glaze and brushwork define the fish’s relief and interior pattern, while hand-painting ensures that no two examples are identical. These irregularities, slight tone shifts, glossier scales, softer edges, reveal the piece’s human origins. It’s true Portuguese hand painted dinnerware: expressive, durable, and unmistakably crafted by hand.

Design and creative philosophy

Created by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, this plate channels his genius for humor and harmony. The seven-part structure echoes the anatomy of the fish itself, a composition of movement and balance. The design belongs to a wider Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro ceramics narrative, where natural forms become functional art. Its gleaming glaze and fine detailing make it a statement piece whether used daily or displayed as an artistic serving plate.

Structure and care

The terracotta multi-section dish combines strength and refinement. It is suitable for the microwave and dishwasher, but not for the oven or sudden temperature changes. The segmented form helps portion food neatly while preventing flavors from merging, ideal for tapas, sauces, or seafood tastings. Sturdy yet light, it sits flat and stable on the table and it's perfect paired with bowls, jugs and centerpieces, ensuring that every serving feels intentional. Easy to clean and elegant to handle, it redefines practicality as design.

For collectors of taste

Owning a Bordallo Pinheiro Fish divided plate means more than setting a table, it means celebrating culinary artistry with personality. Each plate adds a touch of wit to refined dining, embodying the brand’s ethos of everyday creativity. Elevate dining rituals with Bordallo Pinheiro plates and bowls in exquisite ceramic, and buy ceramic plates online that balance heritage and innovation, perfect for collectors who value both flavor and form.