Porcelain Plate Green and Gold Painted Leaves

Some plates were only ever meant to be looked at — too pretty for a real meal, kept for the company that may or may not have come.

This porcelain one has green leaves picked out in gold, a scalloped edge and little handles, the kind of detail nobody bothers with anymore. Serve from it once a year, or just lean it where it catches the eye.

Vintage porcelain plate, green and gold leaves. $24.