Description
This earthenware plate brings a little of the countryside to the table, with a soft cream glaze, raised yellow honeycomb along its top and bottom edges and two striped bees buzzing across the middle. One bee trails a looping dashed flight path, which gives the design a playful sense of movement. Fine dark speckles are scattered through the cream, and a warm yellow band runs around the rim to frame the pattern. It is round, about 20.7cm across and 2.1cm deep, a handy size for a slice of cake, a couple of biscuits or a round of toast.
That shallow 2.1cm depth keeps crumbs and small treats in place, so the plate suits afternoon tea, breakfast, a light lunch or a warm crumpet with a mug of tea. It sits happily in a farmhouse or cottage kitchen, mixes well with plain white tableware or other honey-toned pieces, and brings a sunny note to a dresser shelf or a table laid for friends. Because the honeycomb and bees stand slightly proud of the surface, the pattern catches the light and has a pleasing texture under your fingertips, which makes it as nice to look at on display as it is to use.
The plate is made from earthenware, a traditional ceramic, with the honeycomb and bees raised in relief and picked out in yellow, black and white. To keep the colours bright, we would suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth, which is good practice for any decorated earthenware. Fill it with warm scones and set it beside a pot of tea, or wrap it with a jar of honey for a cheerful present.
Specification
| Material |
Earthenware |
| Colour |
Cream & Yellow |
| Finish |
Patterned |
| Diameter |
20.7cm |
| Depth |
2.1cm |
| Weight |
0.402kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the bee plate?
It is round and measures about 20.7cm across and 2.1cm deep, a useful size for cakes, biscuits, toast or a light lunch.
What is the plate made from?
It is made from earthenware, a traditional ceramic, with a speckled cream glaze and yellow honeycomb and bee detail.
What colours are on the plate?
It is mainly cream with fine dark speckles, yellow honeycomb along two edges and a yellow rim, plus two black and yellow striped bees with white wings.
Is the honeycomb pattern raised?
Yes, the honeycomb and the two bees stand slightly proud of the surface, so the pattern has a gentle texture and catches the light.
How should I look after the plate?
As good practice for decorated earthenware, we would suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth.
Would the plate make a nice present?
Its cheerful bee and honeycomb pattern makes it an easy, warm present, and it pairs nicely with a jar of honey or a packet of tea.