{"product_id":"ellis-ceramics-rare-large-oval-platter-with-hand-carved-detail","title":"Ellis Studio Large Oval Platter with MCM abstract design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large studio pottery platter by Ellis Ceramics, made in Australia, c.1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid century style features an abstract coloured stroke and sgraffito pattern. A balanced piece that combines soft stoneware tones with hand-applied colour detailing, creating a refined statement suitable for both display and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand thrown and artist decorated, the platter is signed to base with pattern number 219, confirming studio production. It's generous size makes it ideal as a centrepiece, serving platter or as decorative ceramic art on a console or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA rare and highly collectible example of Australian studio pottery with strong mid-century appeal. Perfect for collectors or anyone seeking a distinctive vintage statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn overall excellent vintage condition, with one very small glaze nib to rim (approx. 4mm, pictured), consistent with age and use. There is also a small hole in the glaze from firing (pictured), this is not considered a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEllis Ceramics was an Australian pottery studio established by a Czechoslovakian couple, Dasa and Milda Kratochvil, in 1953. Pieces such as this platter are hand decorated or carved, which makes each piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eMaker: Ellis Ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eOrigin: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eEra: 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eHeight: approx. 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eLength: approx. 460mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eWidth: approx. 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eWeight: approx. 1.15kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ellis Ceramics, Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975609086102,"sku":"SW-PTB-094","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/2083\/6397\/files\/Ellisplatter9_baee87f4-7370-4f00-a941-7c0f1467063d.jpg?v=1765152695","url":"https:\/\/luvva.com.au\/products\/ellis-ceramics-rare-large-oval-platter-with-hand-carved-detail","provider":"Luvva Home \u0026 Gift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}