Studio pottery ceramic platter with hand-painted fish design

This appears to be a mid-20th century studio pottery piece, likely created between the 1950s and 1970s during the height of the American studio pottery movement. The hand-painted fish motif and earthenware construction are characteristic of artisan ceramics from this period, when individual potters created functional art pieces with folk art influences. The piece shows influences from both American studio pottery traditions and European folk ceramic styles. Studio pottery platters with folk art fish designs appeal to collectors of mid-century decorative arts, studio pottery enthusiasts, and those interested in functional ceramic art. These pieces are valued for their handcrafted quality, artistic merit, and the skill required to create the hand-painted designs. Collectors appreciate the uniqueness of each piece and the connection to the American craft movement, making them desirable additions to collections of artisan ceramics and folk art-inspired decorative objects.