Black Ceramic Serving Platter
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A broad circular black platter with a defined raised rim and a spacious central field. Presented as the separate serving-platter design recorded in the Archaeopolis archive.
Historical context
Ancient household pottery encompassed everyday table vessels alongside elaborate painted wares. This plate is a contemporary Archaeopolis design.
ASCSA — household pottery collections
Photographic documentation
Archaeopolis Objects archive, ceramic series, photographs 016. The images show finished contemporary pieces by collaborating workshops and artists. Handmaking can produce individual variations in surface and finish.
View the Ceramic Vessels & Tableware archive
Archaeological comparison
Compare the broad, shallow body and dark surface. The ancient fish-plate’s central depression and foot differ from our contemporary serving platter. This is not an identified exact prototype.
Image: Acropolis Museum. View source record →
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Made by people, with time, care and individual attention.