This item is a lovely Collector Plate Madama Butterfly Ivory Alabaster Limited Edition 1977. This is a limited edition of alabaster, sculptured by Gino Ruggeri. The Plate number is 02682. There are stamps on the box showing it came from Italy. Paper work  that gives you a write up on the 1977 Issue in La Scala Grand Opera Collection write up. Also has the paper work of the Declaration with the number of the plate, # 02682

 sign and stamp. This plate is Commemorative of the Opera Madama Butterfly by Gino Ruggeri. Madama Butterfly is the first edition plate in the La Scala Grand Opera  Collection, issue under the auspices of La Scala's famous museum, the Museco Teatrale alla Scala. This plate is 8.5 inches across. We have another 3 simular plates. They are Rigoletto, Carmen, Aida and I Pagliacci which are on sale also. Plate does have regular wear from age and use. A wonderfulCollector Plate Madama Butterfly Ivory Alabaster Limited Edition 1977 for your Collection and Display.