A little poison has always been a fashionable way to make an exit.

Inspired by the legendary death of Cleopatra, this dramatic decorative china plate depicts a beautiful woman in classical dress, her head thrown back as a serpent coils near her breast.

The richly colored illustration is framed by an extravagant green border adorned with elaborate gold floral ornamentation, lending the scene all the grandeur befitting a doomed queen.

A magnificent marriage of classical mythology, dark romanticism, and unapologetically theatrical decoration.

Perfect for collectors of Cleopatra imagery, Egyptian-inspired decor, classical art, serpent symbolism, gothic home accessories, and unusual decorative china.

A splendid gift for a woman who would rather rule an empire than suffer fools.

Newly created decorative china. Not vintage.