This Vintage Vietri Ceramic Plate is a charming hand-painted Italian restaurant plate from Ristorante Cacciani in Frascati, dated 1993. The plate features a playful illustrated scene with bold blue lettering, a blue rim, warm yellow and orange accents, soft green details, and a whimsical folk-art style design. Beautiful for an Italian kitchen, breakfast nook, plate wall, open shelving, or a curated Mediterranean display. History Vietri sul Mare is widely associated with Italian ceramic tradition and is known for colorful hand-painted ceramics along the Amalfi Coast. Vietri-style ceramics often use bright Mediterranean colors, expressive brushwork, and decorative motifs inspired by food, landscape, daily life, and regional culture. Ristorante Cacciani is a historic Frascati restaurant founded in 1922, and its own website describes the restaurant’s long family history and connection to Frascati wine and tradition. Craftsmanship This plate has a hand-painted look with expressive blue script, loose black linework, soft green foliage, a yellow field, and orange details. The design has the warmth of Italian folk art and restaurant souvenir ceramics, where the charm comes from the individuality of the brushwork and the connection to a specific place. Uses Display as Italian kitchen wall decor, a plate wall accent, shelf decor, breakfast nook styling, restaurant memorabilia, or a collectible ceramic souvenir from Frascati. This piece is best used decoratively. 🌿 Features - Vintage Vietri-style ceramic plate - Ristorante Cacciani Frascati restaurant plate - Hand-painted Italian folk-art style design - Dated 1993 - Blue rim with bold blue handwritten lettering - White ground with yellow, orange, green, brown, black, and blue accents - Charming Italian kitchen / Mediterranean display style - Great for plate walls, shelving, or restaurant memorabilia collectors ✨ Perfect For - Italian kitchen decor - Plate wall displays - Vietri ceramic collectors - Restaurant memorabilia collectors - Frascati or Rome-area travel keepsakes - Mediterranean kitchen styling - Breakfast nook decor - Gift for lovers of Italian food, wine, and travel 💎 Condition Great vintage condition. No chips or cracks noted. Light vintage surface character may be present from age and display. Please review all photos closely for condition. 🧼 Care Instructions Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. If needed, wipe lightly with a damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, dishwashers, harsh cleaners, abrasive pads, and sudden impact. Decorative use recommended. 📏 Dimensions Diameter: 8.75 inches Height: 1 inch Weight: 15 oz 🌍 Country of Origin Vietri sul Mare, Italy 📦 Processing | Shipping Ships from Washington State within 1–2 business days. This plate will be carefully wrapped with protective padding and shipped in a sturdy box with tracking. Combined shipping may be available when purchasing multiple items. 🚚 Returns | Exchanges All sales are final due to the vintage nature of this item. Please review the photos, measurements, and condition notes before purchase. If there is an issue with your order upon arrival, please contact me so I can help. 📌 Note This is a vintage hand-painted ceramic item. Small variations in brushwork, glaze, color, and surface texture are part of its handmade and vintage character. 📬 Contact Questions are always welcome. Please message me before purchase if you would like additional photos, measurements, or combined shipping information.