Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Pink Ceramic Oblong Platter

This item is an elongated, oblong-shaped ceramic serving platter, characteristic of Mid-Century Modern design aesthetics likely dating from the 1950s to 1960s. The piece features a soft, dusty pink base glaze with an airbrushed or gradient effect in a deeper rose-red tone concentrated around the central motif. The primary decoration is a hand-painted botanical illustration, depicting white lily-of-the-valley style flowers and minimalist black line-work stems that sweep across the surface in a fluid, asymmetrical composition. The craftsmanship suggests a studio pottery origin or a high-quality commercial line like Red Wing or Metlox. The edges are slightly upturned with a smooth, rounded rim. There are visible signs of hand-application in the strokes of the black pigment and the white impasto-like texture of the petals. Condition appears good with a consistent glossy sheen, though minor surface irregularities and small dark specks within the glaze are visible, which are typical of the firing process. No major cracks or chips are apparent from the top view, and the overall patina reflects well-preserved vintage earthenware.