Funky Abstract Hand-painted Ceramic Plate Signed Monk - Larger of Two grass basket this piece was purchased at

this piece was purchased at an estate sale that included an excellent collection of 20th century ceramics from Japan

25 tall and just short of 3

very light spots on the glass

the vase is animated with expressionistically applied glazes of inky black and dark green

Funky Abstract Hand-painted Ceramic Plate Signed Monk - Larger of Two grass basket this piece was purchased atI don't know much about this huge decorative stoneware plate, which is the larger of two I purchased at a nearby consignment store, but I think it is fabulous. The hand painted design really a drawing on clay reminds me of a map with shape shifting land masses, and I think the polka dot and striped patterns, rendered in purple, peach, and charcoal, are pretty terrific too, The platter measures 15" in diameter and 1 1 4" tall, and is signed Monk on the