Funky Abstract Hand-painted Ceramic Platter Signed Monk - Smaller of Two carved woodblock Both elegant and very solid

Both elegant and very solid and sturdy

was carried atop the shoulders of other tribesmen to his mate

Certainly useful for the painter's among us

A perfect little vase for the bedside table or powder room - so pretty

I especially love his long red-tipped nose

Funky Abstract Hand-painted Ceramic Platter Signed Monk - Smaller of Two carved woodblock Both elegant and very solidI don't know much about this large, decorative stoneware plate, which is the smaller 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 car race flags, and I interpret the image as a woman's face in profile. I think the purple, peach, and charcoal palette is pretty terrific too. The platter measures 11 3 4" in diameter and 1" tall, and is signed Monk on the back.