Hand-Painted Commemorative Ceramic Plate by Scala

This is a hand-painted ceramic commemorative plate, likely a charger or decorative wall plate, given its size and the presence of what appear to be suspension holes near the top rim. The plate is predominantly off-white or cream-colored, serving as a canvas for the detailed hand-painted inscriptions and decorative elements. The inscriptions are in black script and encircle the central portion of the plate. The outer rim features whimsical, abstract decorative motifs in colors such as yellow, orange, blue, and brown, resembling stylized suns, dots, and wavy lines. These decorative elements add a folk-art or primitive aesthetic to the piece. The verso of the plate is where the essential identifying details are located. The central inscription reads "HANDPAINTED BY Scala Stonington Ct. Studio 9-15-90 No. 25 TO MARY & CHRISTOPHER MORGAN B 28-1990 Watch Hill R.I. FROM Fizi Stillman." This indicates the plate was a personalized gift, crafted by Scala from Stonington, Connecticut, and presented on August 28, 1990, to Mary and Christopher Morgan from Fizi Stillman. The date '9-15-90' likely marks the creation date or a batch number. There are two notable holes near the top edge, presumably for hanging. The overall condition appears good with no visible chips, cracks, or significant wear. The hand-painted nature suggests a unique, artisan-crafted piece rather than mass production. The style period is contemporary to its creation date, late 20th century.