antique plate

Old decorative dish

An antique plate is a decorative or collectible dish, typically ceramic or porcelain, valued for its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance.

Collectors display them on walls or in cabinets rather than using them for meals: She found an antique plate at the estate sale.

The term also applies to old license plates sought by automobile enthusiasts.

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material/technology

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Synthetic resin dinnerware

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Single-use dining surface

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G