Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Platter with Floral Motif

This item is a vintage ceramic platter or shallow vessel, likely originating from the Mid-Century Modern period (circa 1950s-1970s). The piece features a soft, matte glaze in a dusky rose or mauve hue, with intentional tonal variations created through an airbrushed or sponge-applied technique that yields a stippled, gradient effect. The central decorative motif consists of hand-painted or transfer-applied floral elements in a minimalist, calligraphic style. A white lily or orchid-like blossom is visible in the upper right, detailed with fine black outlines and subtle red tips on the petals. Sinuous black lines suggest stems or stylized movement across the surface. Toward the bottom left, three small, unopened white buds are clustered. The overall aesthetic is influenced by Ikebana or Zen-inspired design, popular in mid-century ceramics such as those by Royal Haeger or California Pottery firms. Condition-wise, there are multiple visible surface scratches and dark scuff marks across the center of the piece, which penetrate the matte finish. Small dark specks are also present in the glaze firing. The edge appears rounded with a thick, robust ceramic body. The craftsmanship reflects a mass-produced yet artistically designed commercial art pottery standard typical of the era.