Hand-Painted Ceramic Art Plate featuring Stylized Female Figures

This item is a decorative hand-painted ceramic plate featuring a whimsical illustration of three female figures. The figures are rendered in a folk-art style with large blue eyes, prominent eyelashes, rosy cheeks, and wavy reddish-brown hair. The artistic palette includes shades of teal, mocha, and a deep cobalt blue background that creates a striking contrast with the pale skin tones. The plate is made of white-glazed ceramic with a smooth finish. A notable feature is the artist's signature or initials located at the bottom center of the painted area, followed by '02', suggesting the piece was created in 2002. The craftsmanship shows deliberate brushwork and a stylized aesthetic common in contemporary studio pottery or decorative art. The condition appears to be excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing, though some minor surface pits are present in the glaze from the firing process. The composition is dynamic, with the faces overlapping to create a sense of depth and movement within the circular frame of the plate.