Hand-Painted Porcelain Plate with Grapes

This item is a circular porcelain plate, primarily white or off-white in color, featuring a hand-painted motif of purple grapes with green leaves. The grapes appear to be rendered in shades of deep purple, plum, and lighter violet, suggesting a three-dimensional quality and natural color variation. A light wash of pale purple paint extends behind the grape cluster, possibly indicating a background or shadow effect. Below the painted grape design, there is a visible hand-written signature in a flowing script, which appears to read 'Thagaenke' or similar, denoting the artist or decorator. The plate itself has a smooth, glazed finish, typical of porcelain decorative items. The image captures a portion of the plate, resting on what appears to be a twisted brass or gold-toned metal display stand, which suggests its intended use as a decorative display piece rather than for serving food. No significant chips, cracks, or repairs are immediately visible, indicating a generally good condition. However, the exact age cannot be determined from the provided image alone, but the hand-painted nature and style might suggest an early to mid-20th-century decorative item. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with attention to detail in the brushwork of the grapes.