Art Pottery Plate

Art Pottery Plate — a minimalist studio-crafted dish that highlights the quiet beauty of handmade ceramics. This plate features a shallow, gently sloped profile with a glazed surface in earthy neutral tones. The finish is softly variegated, with subtle shifts in color and texture created by the firing process. Its simple form, fine balance, and wheel-thrown character reflect both utility and refined craftsmanship.

Produced by a U.S. studio potter in the late 20th century, the plate belongs to a tradition of small-batch ceramic work that emerged in response to mass production. Makers embraced organic imperfections, natural glazes, and grounded aesthetics — drawing inspiration from Japanese mingei philosophy and American craft revival movements. This piece’s unmarked underside and glaze behavior suggest it was fired in a gas or reduction kiln.

Whether displayed on a shelf or used in a modern rustic table setting, the plate serves as both a functional object and a visual statement. Its quiet presence makes it ideal for collectors of tactile, hand-centered design.