Vintage Handmade Signed Ceramic Art Plate – Hand-Painted Cecropia Moth / Butterfly Design

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This striking, artisanal studio ceramic plate features a bold, graphic illustration of a moth (resembling a Cecropia or Polyphemus moth) … Read more This striking, artisanal studio ceramic plate features a bold, graphic illustration of a moth (resembling a Cecropia or Polyphemus moth) hand-painted at its center. The design utilizes a high-contrast palette of deep black and vivid crimson red against a warm, milky white glazed background. Fine sgraffito-style line work cuts through the black underglaze to create texture on the wings and body, giving the piece a distinct folk-art meets modern-illustrative quality.
The plate itself is beautifully organic, showcasing an irregular, hand-formed organic rim that underscores its handmade, one-of-a-kind nature. Finished with a glossy clear glaze on the front, the underside features a wide, unglazed, natural stoneware bottom. The piece is hand-signed or incised by the artist on the reverse. Whether displayed on a wall, styled on an easel in an eclectic vignette, or used as a unique catchall dish, this studio pottery piece brings a sophisticated, moody, and naturalistic element to any space. See less