{"product_id":"vintage-studio-pottery-platter-hand-painted-purple-iris-botanical-stoneware-dish-861f7baf","title":"Vintage Studio Pottery Platter | Hand-Painted Purple Iris Botanical Stoneware Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite studio pottery platter is a testament to the mid-to-late 20th-century movement of functional art. Signed \"Leica\" on the reverse, the piece features a sophisticated execution of \"Iris Germanica\" in muted lavender and deep plum tones. The artist’s technique utilizes broad, confident brushstrokes for the foliage, contrasted against a tactile, speckled oatmeal glaze that gives the piece an earthy, grounded presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudio pottery of this era is highly collectible for its \"one-of-a-kind\" nature, bridging the gap between traditional craft and fine art. While many decorative plates are mass-produced, this specific platter showcases hand-applied slips and oxides, ensuring that no two iterations of this floral design are identical. It serves as both a functional serving piece and a significant work of wall-mounted ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition Report\u003cbr\u003eThe platter is in exceptional vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks, or visible crazing to the glaze. The hand-painted elements remain vibrant without fading, and the structural integrity is sound. The reverse features a securely attached wire hanging mechanism, which remains stable and ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Specs\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 10.5\" Diameter x 1\" Depth\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Approximately 2.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: High-fired stoneware, lead-free glaze\u003cbr\u003eYear Made: Circa 1985\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Signed \"Leica\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214821875893,"sku":"Unassigned","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_9ac91672-e00c-492f-9a9e-52a4a4031370.jpg?v=1788581214","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/vintage-studio-pottery-platter-hand-painted-purple-iris-botanical-stoneware-dish-861f7baf","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}