Hand-thrown Platter with Two Nudes deer at fence such that their arms and

such that their arms and legs can be moved a bit

late 19th c

things unseen and below the surface

My favorite drawings are the old later on in the bunch where his hand loosens up and he seems to find great joy drawing flowers and trees and clothes hanging on a clothesline

with a tight grip

Hand-thrown Platter with Two Nudes deer at fence such that their arms andThis large plate or platter appears to be unsigned, which surprises me a bit as I think it's fabulous. I'd be inclined to use it for serving all sorts of things, such that the nudes might reveal themselves as those things gradually disappear, but it's also a great one just for display. It's also a heavy one, hand thrown of terracotta then hand painted, with some shine to the glazing. Late 20th century I would guess. 11 3 4" in diameter x 1" tall and