Studio Pottery Relief Fish Platter

This item is a large, irregularly shaped studio pottery platter featuring a high-relief sculptural depiction of a fish. The piece is approximately 12 to 14 inches in diameter and is crafted from a heavy ceramic stoneware or earthenware body. The central subject, a puffer-style fish, is rendered with highly textured, hand-modeled scales and fins in various shades of moss green, teal, and earthy brown glazes. The surrounding background of the platter resembles an aquatic or rocky environment, marked with fine incised lines that mimic leaf veins or fossil patterns. The coloration is organic, utilizing a mix of matte and semi-gloss glazes in neutral beige, grey, and turquoise tones. Notable features include the protruding eye of the fish and the scalloped, uneven perimeter of the plate itself, giving it an artisanal, folk-art quality. Condition-wise, the piece appears intact but shows typical glaze crazing and minor surface grime consistent with age and storage. There are no immediate signs of major structural cracks or professional repairs, though the rough texture of the high-relief elements may harbor small chips. The style suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century origins, likely produced in a small artist studio or hobbyist environment, emphasizing tactile and expressionistic design over functional utility.

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