Pied Potter Rick Hamelin Redware Pottery Slipware Christmas Tree Motif Plate

Moderate crazing with one large area that looks like a crack, but it only seems to affect the glaze. I’ve pointed out where it ends; it doesn’t seem to extend into the clay. The tree is raised and created with a slip trailing technique. There are scuffs and scratches, some white residue on the edge as pointed out. Manufacturers description: We reproduce antique redware and our work is made to look old. Any cracks, chips and slight crazing are intentional to each piece to give the feel of an antique relic. All our pieces are food safe, signed and antiqued on the unglazed surfaces and we prefer hand-washing to protect our natural sealer. Since these are hand-made, one-of-a-kind pieces, you will notice variations in form, color and design. Our redware is hand-made and hand decorated by using our special clay mix and unique lead-free glaze. We blend our own clay from five different clays found in different parts of the United States. Rick uses an old decorating technique called "slip trailing" to decorate with different colors of clays. Since redware pottery cannot withstand drastic changes in temperature, platters and plates should be at room temperature or warmed slightly before using to serve very hot food.