Hand-Painted Repoussé Metal Relief Plate

This item is a circular ceremonial or decorative plate featuring a detailed high-relief (repoussé) landscape scene, likely crafted from copper or a similar malleable metal alloy. The central imagery depicts a coastal or riverside architectural settlement tucked against a rugged, texture-heavy hillside. The piece is hand-painted with a palette of teals for the water and sky, terracotta tones for the buildings and paths, and muted greens for the foliage. The construction shows a labor-intensive technique where the metal was hammered from the reverse to create a three-dimensional effect. The plate is encased in a decorative border featuring repeating floral or rosette motifs, characteristic of mid-20th-century folk or artisanal metalwork. Notable features include the heavy impasto-like texture and the specific signing noted as 'G E S' dated April 28, 1972, which identifies it as a specific studio piece from the early 1970s. The condition appears fair to good, with visible oxidation and minor surface wear consistent with age, though the paint remains largely intact. The craftsmanship suggests an individual artist's work rather than mass production, emphasizing a rustic, tactile aesthetic typical of the period's decorative arts movement.