An atypical Portuguese faience elliptic tray of deep well and scalloped lip, dating from the first-half of the 17th century, characterized by a white tin enamelled surface decorated in bright cobalt-blue pigment.The central frame, encased by thin filleting, is densely filled by an exotic landscape of foliage, from which stands out a large bird resting on a rocky outcrop, which we attribute to a peacock - with its crest, eye-like patterns on its feathers, the large tail. The broad, six-section segmented lip features a decorative pattern that alternates Artemisia leaves with cords – later referred to as "aranhões" - and peach branches, interspersed with narrow columns of bows and seals that extend into the tray well. To the back, five polygonal frames in the Ming – Wanli taste (1563-1620), centered by stylized floral appointments, and an elliptic foot.The tray’s uncommon shape and dented edge is clearly inspired by contemporary European prototypes, being of note the graciousness with which the Chinese influenced decoration adapts to the typically 17th century rim.This small Portuguese faience object is an important example of the Chinese taste that was prevalent in 17th century ceramic decoration. The central motif, as well as the lip’s decorative composition, are evident attempts at copying Kraak porcelain and at coming as close as possible to that desirable and highly popular Chinese production. The bird in its bucolic environment, the reserves with artemisia leaves - one of the eight Buddhist elements symbolizing good fortune, now completely distorted by the potter who added legs, resembling an arachnid - and the peach with its branches, symbolizing fertility. Additionally, the double cords and seals that separate the reserves, also derived from Chinese porcelain.The intention of achieving both the appearance and the quality of the Chinese imported ceramics, is also evidenced by the carefully wedged fine clay, the rigorously selected blue pigment, the enamel’s purity and translucence and the fine pictorial quality of decoration.Albeit very unusual, these faience pieces of gadrooned rims - which follow contemporary silver salver models - can be found among the collections of certain Portuguese museums, including Museu de Artes Decorativas (Inv. 00467-MAD; 00419-MAD; 00420-MAD), in Viana do Castelo or Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga (Inv. 2366 Cer), in Lisbon.