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Yes, this is a 19th Century Italian Majolica plate; the scene depicted is The Rape of the Sabines, a legendary episode in early Roman history in which the first generation of Roman men abducted women from the neighboring Sabine tribes to take them as wives. The event is said to have occurred shortly after the founding of Rome by Romulus in the 8th century.
Majolica (or Maiolica) is a type of tin-glazed pottery that was developed in Italy in the Renaissance period, roughly the 15th-16th Century (1400s-1500s). It is known for its vibrant colors, intricate designs, and glossy white surface, which provided an ideal surface for detailed paintings and decorations.

It enjoyed a revival in the late 19th Century - when this was likely made - during what is referred to in the arts/antiques world as the Renaissance Revival, sought to revive the styles and ideals of the Italian Renaissance (14th–16th centuries). It was part of the broader historicist movement, in which architects, artists, and designers drew inspiration from past styles, adapting them to contemporary needs (Gothic Revival, Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, etc).

This platter appears to be in very good condition, with little evidence of use; it's likely it was made for export, marketed at wealthy Europeans and Americans passing through Italy on a "Grand Tour."

Italian majolica platters of similar size, age and design usually sell for between $300-500 fair market when sold at auction; note this may be less than private sellers or antiques dealers may list ones they are trying to sell.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Italian Renaissance Revival/Grand Tour majolica platter
late 19th Century
Of circular section, centering a scene depicting the Rape of the Sabines, the border with cherubs, heroic nudes and fantastical creatures, two cherubs holding banners inscribed "SPQR (Senatus Populusque Romanus or The Senate and the People of Rome), the back unmarked.
11-3/4 inches diameter
CONDITION: This platter appears to be in very good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired in an online auction.
$ 300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia