Description
This textured lemon plate is a cheerful piece of earthenware moulded into the shape of a whole lemon, finished in sunny yellow with a sculpted green leaf at the stalk end. The surface is dimpled all over like real peel, and a gently raised rim runs around the edge, so it works as a shallow dish as well as a plate. One end narrows to the point of the fruit, and the other carries the leaf and its short stalk, which reach just beyond the rim. It measures 22.2cm long, 19.7cm wide and 3.2cm deep, a useful size for the table rather than a tiny trinket dish.
It brings a bright, sunny note to a kitchen or dining table, and looks just as good on a dresser, an open shelf or a sideboard between meals. Use it to bring lemon slices, olives or a few biscuits to the table, or leave it out simply as a splash of colour in a pale kitchen. The yellow and green sit well with white crockery, natural linen and wooden boards, and they pair happily with blue and white for a Mediterranean feel. The shallow 3.2cm depth suits small nibbles that might roll off a flat plate.
The plate is earthenware with a glossy finish over the dimpled peel, and the leaf is shaped in relief with a raised central vein. Like any ceramic it rewards a little care: we would wash it gently by hand in warm soapy water, dry it straight away and take care not to knock the leaf against the tap or sink. Between uses, a wipe with a soft dry cloth keeps the shine bright. For an easy, cheerful table, set it on a linen cloth beside a jug of fresh flowers, or prop it upright on a plate rack on the dresser so the lemon shape and its leaf can be seen.
Specification
| Material |
Earthenware |
| Colour |
Yellow |
| Size |
22.2 x 19.7cm |
| Depth |
3.2cm |
| Weight |
0.227kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the lemon plate?
It measures 22.2cm long, 19.7cm wide and 3.2cm deep, so it is a handy size for small bites at the table or for display on a shelf.
What is the lemon plate made of?
It is made of earthenware, a type of ceramic, with a glossy yellow finish over a dimpled surface that looks like real lemon peel.
What colour is the plate?
The plate is bright yellow all over, with a sculpted green leaf and short stalk at one end to complete the lemon shape.
How should I clean it?
We would wash it gently by hand in warm soapy water and dry it straight away, then give it a soft dry cloth now and then to keep the shine.
Does it look good on display as well?
Yes, it looks cheerful propped on a plate rack, set on a dresser or left on the kitchen table as a splash of yellow between meals.
Is it a flat plate or more of a shallow dish?
It has a gently raised rim and is 3.2cm deep, so it holds small nibbles such as olives or lemon slices better than a completely flat plate.