Bordallo Pinheiro's Cabbage is one of the best-loved designs in Portuguese ceramics: the humble, wrinkled cabbage leaf, placed with a wink at the centre of elegant tables where it would otherwise never have been invited.
This 18.5 cm leaf has a gentle curve that holds its contents neatly, which makes it a useful little serving dish. Fill it with olives, nuts or sweets, use it for lemon wedges and sauces beside a platter, or set it by the door for keys. It sits happily with the larger Cabbage platters and bowls for a layered, garden-fresh table.
