P T Bavaria Hand-Painted Porcelain Serving Tray

This is a fine porcelain serving tray featuring a distinctive square shape with rounded corners and two integrated, pierced handles. The item is crafted from white glazed porcelain, decorated with a hand-painted floral motif depicting three blooming tulips in shades of coral, orange, and soft yellow. The leaves are rendered in a palette of sage and seafoam greens with sweeping, flowing lines characteristic of the Art Nouveau influence. A heavy gold-gilt trim (acid-etched or sponged style) borders the rim and highlights the top edge between the handles, adding a luxurious finish. Based on the provided context, the tray bears the manufacturer's mark for Tirschenreuth (P T Bavaria) and is signed 'Fenice' by the artist on the lower edge of the floral design. The style suggests a production date in the early 20th century, likely between 1910 and 1930. The craftsmanship is high, evidenced by the delicate shading of the flower petals and the depth of the leaf work. Visible condition shows significant rubbing and wear to the gold gilt along the outer edges and handles, consistent with age and frequent handling. There appears to be minor surface scratching in the center of the tray, but no major chips or cracks are immediately visible.