Vintage Octagonal Earthenware Plate with Heart and Bow Decal Pattern

This item is an octagonal-shaped shallow plate or soup bowl crafted from cream-colored earthenware or ironstone. The design features a decorative scalloped edge with three equidistant transferware decals. Each decal depicts a central heart motif framed in a black and gold geometric border, surrounded by delicate pink floral swags, blue forget-me-nots, and golden scrolling acanthus leaves. A thin, faded gold or silver pinstripe accentuates the interior well of the plate. The earthenware body displays significant, age-related crazing (a network of fine surface cracks) across the entire glazed surface, which is common in older semi-porcelain pieces. There are visible signs of wear including darkening of the crazing due to moisture or grease absorption over time, and minor loss to the outer metallic rim gilding. No manufacturer's mark is visible on the front, but the style, motif, and glaze condition suggest a production date between the 1920s and 1940s, likely of American or European origin. The craftsmanship reflects mass-produced dinnerware intended for domestic use during the early to mid-20th century.