Item Report
Studio Pottery Dragonfly Stoneware Plate
By: Unknown studio potter
Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery
Origin: Likely North America or Europe
Materials: Stoneware glazed ceramic
Age: Circa 1980s–present
Condition: Very Good (no chips or cracks visible, light shelf wear)
Value: $20–$40
Maker's Marks / Writing: No maker’s mark visible on the photographed side.
Date: 2025-06-03 15:12:44.220946
Description:
This is a handmade studio pottery plate featuring impressed dragonfly motifs in a repeating pattern. The plate has a rustic, earthy glaze with shades of olive green, blue, and hints of brown. The dragonflies are highlighted with some glaze painting, lending an artisanal feel typical of late 20th-century or contemporary studio crafts. The body appears dense and slightly speckled, characteristic of stoneware clay bodies. This type of decorative and utilitarian ceramic is typically made by independent potters or small studios, often in North America or Europe.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This plate is a well-crafted example of studio pottery with a whimsical dragonfly design, likely intended for both decorative and occasional functional use. It is not an antique but represents a popular trend in handmade ceramics from the late 20th to early 21st century.
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided. The visible hand and shelving context confirms it is a relatively modern thrift or retail find; surface detail and glaze pooling on the rim are visible and support the age estimate.
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Very Good (no chips or cracks visible, light shelf wear)
Identification Score: 95%
The dragonfly motif, the nature of the glaze, and construction all point to modern studio pottery. This is a distinctive and popular style for contemporary potters, making identification quite confident.
Authenticity Score: 95%
There are no signs suggesting that this plate is a reproduction or fake; it appears to be a genuine piece of studio pottery with hand-finished motifs.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
studio pottery, dragonfly plate, stoneware, handmade ceramic, contemporary pottery
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