Description
This small rectangular stoneware plate measures 15cm long, 11.5cm wide and 2cm tall, and carries a bold yellow leaf motif painted by hand. Broad, rounded fronds fan out across almost the whole surface, leaving only a narrow plain border at the edge. From the side, the rim lifts gently and the plate sits on a slightly narrower base, so it behaves more like a shallow tray than a flat plate. Stoneware is a dense, hard-fired clay that copes well with daily use, and at 0.264KG this one is light and easy to pass around the table.
At this size it is a side plate rather than a dinner plate, and it earns its place at every meal: a slice of cake or a couple of biscuits with afternoon tea, butter on the breakfast table, or olives and a little cheese when friends visit. In the kitchen it makes a handy spoon rest beside the hob or a home for a used tea bag. Away from the table it is just as useful on a dressing table, where it keeps rings and earrings together, or on a hall shelf as a catch-all for keys. It suits a sunny kitchen or anyone who likes a cheerful note at mealtimes.
The decoration is painted by hand on a solid glaze, so expect small differences in the brushwork from one plate to the next, which is part of the charm of handpainted stoneware. Looking after it is simple. It goes in the dishwasher, and it can go in the microwave and the oven too, so a small portion can be warmed and brought straight to the table on the same plate. For styling, the yellow reads beautifully against warm wood and plain glassware; lay a few side by side down the middle of the table for a relaxed spread of small bites.
Specification
| Width |
11.5cm |
| Length |
15cm |
| Height |
2cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Yellow |
| Finish |
Handpainted decoration on solid glaze |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.264KG |
Frequently Asked
What material is it?
It is made of 100% stoneware, with its leaf decoration painted by hand on a solid glaze.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes. It goes in the dishwasher, and it can also be used in the microwave and in the oven.
How big is it?
It is 15cm long, 11.5cm wide and 2cm tall, a side plate size suited to cake, biscuits, butter or a few small bites.
Can I serve food on it?
Yes. It is made for use with food, so it suits cake, biscuits, butter, olives or a small portion warmed in the oven or microwave.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.264KG, so it is easy to carry and pass around, while the stoneware copes well with everyday use.
Is the pattern the same on every plate?
Not exactly. The leaf motif is painted by hand, so the brushwork varies slightly from plate to plate, making each one a little different.