{"product_id":"early-to-mid-20th-century-folk-art-ceramic-pie-plate-mustard-yellow-bird-amp-floral-design","title":"Early-to-Mid 20th Century Folk Art Ceramic Pie Plate – Mustard Yellow Bird \u0026 Floral Design - 9.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eSome old pieces are a mystery, and this beautiful folk-art pottery plate is one I’ve spent quite a bit of time trying to solve!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved to date to the early-to-mid 20th century, approximately the 1920s–1950s, this charming ceramic pie plate features a warm mustard-yellow glaze, dark brown rim, and a beautifully stylized bird surrounded by scrolling foliage and floral motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design has a wonderful old-fashioned folk-art character, reminiscent of the decorative country pottery popular during the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its most distinctive features is the extensive, intricate crazing throughout the glaze. This fine network of lines, along with the heavily weathered, unglazed underside, gives the plate a wonderfully timeworn appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is unmarked, and despite considerable searching, I have never been able to identify its maker or locate another example with this exact design. While its precise age and origin remain unknown, its appearance suggests an older piece of pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve held onto this one for a while, hoping to uncover more of its history, but I’ve finally decided to let it go. It’s one of those pieces that makes you wish it could tell you its story!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect displayed on a vintage kitchen hutch, hanging on a wall, or incorporated into a collection of primitive farmhouse pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early-to-mid 20th century, circa 1920s–1950s (unconfirmed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown \/ Unmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glazed ceramic pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mustard yellow with dark brown decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Folk-art bird with scrolling floral and leafy details\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primitive \/ Folk Art \/ Rustic Farmhouse \/ Cottagecore\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extensive crazing throughout the glazed surface. The unglazed underside shows substantial discoloration and wear. A small surface blemish is visible near the central decoration. Please review photographs carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recommended for decorative display only; food safety has not been established.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully timeworn piece of pottery with an unknown history and a charm all its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51141919801563,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/5313\/2189\/files\/E1BE15F0-9566-4724-ABCF-75085B2BB43A.jpg?v=1794670866","url":"https:\/\/fleaandframe.com\/products\/early-to-mid-20th-century-folk-art-ceramic-pie-plate-mustard-yellow-bird-amp-floral-design","provider":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}