Funky Abstract Hand-painted Ceramic Platter Signed Monk - Smaller of Two carved woodblock was carried atop the shoulders

was carried atop the shoulders of other tribesmen to his mate

I especially love his long red-tipped nose

circa 1920s-40s vintage Japanese footed ceramic cachepot

Certainly useful for the painter's among us

would be stunning on a desk

Funky Abstract Hand-painted Ceramic Platter Signed Monk - Smaller of Two carved woodblock was carried atop the shouldersI 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.