Yen Qin — 'Nyonya Plate' in Peony Pink

A 21cm scalloped-edge plate with a European mid-century aesthetic, featuring an embossed Ruyi cloud pattern for good fortune and harmony. An elevated stage for sides, appetisers, desserts and small meals or serving ware for tapas or cheese.

Handcrafted in limited quantities with luminous, silky ivory porcelain from Dehua, China the birthplace of Blanc de Chine renowned for its exceptional quality, durability and centuries of maritime trade history. 

Dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe. Fully vitrified porcelain with near zero water absorption for ease of cleaning and hygiene. Lead and cadmium free.

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Yen Qin is the studio practice of Georgina Yen Qin Lee, an emerging ceramicist based in Naarm/Melbourne. Georgina uses the medium of ceramics to explore her personal experience as an Australian-born Chinese Malaysian, where feelings of both shame and reverence for her culture permeate through her work. All works are made by Georgina and fired in her studio in Abbotsford, Victoria. She has degrees in Mechanical Engineering (Monash University), Art History (University of Melbourne) and Visual Art (Victorian College of the Arts). She developed her ceramic practice at the School of Clay and Art under Neville French.

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Material: porcelain, glaze 

Dimensions: approx. 2.7 x 21 x 21cm