Item Report
Contemporary Studio Pottery Stoneware Plate with Dragonfly Motif
By: Unknown (no visible signature or maker's mark)
Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery
Origin: United States or Western Europe (likely)
Materials: Stoneware clay with multicolor glaze
Age: Circa 1980-2020
Condition: Very good (light surface wear, no visible cracks or chips)
Value: $20–$50 (auction liquidation estimate for unsigned studio pottery)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker’s mark or signature.
Date: 2025-06-03 15:13:14.394150
Description:
A hand-crafted ceramic plate featuring an incised dragonfly motif, finished with a mottled glaze in earthy tones. The design is whimsical, with multiple dragonflies arranged across the center. The style and finishing techniques suggest it is a piece of contemporary studio pottery, likely made by an independent or small-batch potter in the late 20th or early 21st century. The glaze application and dragonfly pattern indicate artistic, rather than mass-produced, methods.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a decorative and functional stoneware plate, notable for its artistic dragonfly motif and hand-crafted qualities. While not unique or antique, such studio pottery is valued for its aesthetic charm and craftsmanship. Value is modest due to lack of signature or historic relevance.
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whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very good (light surface wear, no visible cracks or chips)
Identification Score: 95%
The incised dragonfly design, modern glaze, and hand-formed quality are characteristic of contemporary studio pottery. The absence of a clear mark slightly reduces confidence, but the general type is clear.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Appears to be a genuine piece of hand-made studio pottery, with no indication of mass-production or reproduction. Not an antique, but an authentic modern handcrafted item.
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Keywords
stoneware, studio pottery, dragonfly motif, contemporary ceramics, hand-made, decorative plate, modern craft
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