Blue Willow Pattern Divided Grill Plate

This is a circular ceramic grill plate featuring the classic Blue Willow Chinoiserie pattern. The central design includes traditional iconography such as the two doves in flight, a willow tree, a bridge with three figures, a pagoda, and a small boat, all rendered in a deep cobalt blue transfer print on a white earthenware body. The plate is divided into three sections by raised ceramic ridges, a design characteristic of the mid-20th century typically used for serving separate portions of food. The rim is decorated with an intricate geometric and floral border involving butterfly and fret motifs. Physically, the glaze appears glossy but shows signs of age-related wear, including some scratching on the surface and minor glaze loss or roughness along the dividing ridges. There is a significant visible hairline crack or repair extending from the right side towards the center ridge, which impacts the structural integrity and value. The craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced piece from a manufacturer like Churchill or Johnson Brothers, likely dating from the 1940s to 1960s. The transfer application shows slight misalignment typical of vintage production methods.