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Tom Rooth Hercules Crab Platter – Handmade Ceramic

$240per item
£181.12per item
€207.36per item
CA$338.48per item
A$371.61per item
CHF 193.87per item
MX$4,496.98per item
NOK 2,429.85per item
SEK 2,289.55per item
DKK 1,547.86per item
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About the Item

This handmade ceramic platter by British artist Tom Rooth features a bold, black-and-white illustration of a crab titled Hercules, showcasing Rooth’s signature style of scientific illustration with graphic punch. Crafted in small batches in the UK, each platter is individually glazed and fired, giving each piece slight variations that make it unique. Functional and decorative, the platter is food safe, microwave safe, and dishwasher safe — perfect for serving seafood, coastal entertaining, or display as wall art. • Artist: Tom Rooth • Title: Hercules the Crab Platter • Medium: Glazed ceramic • Technique: Illustrated transfer • Made in: United Kingdom • Care: Food, microwave & dishwasher safe • Dimensions: 14 1/8” Diameter × 2 3/8” Height • Condition: New A bold statement for coastal kitchens, beach houses, or collectors of marine-themed ceramics.
  • Creator:
    Tom Rooth (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)Diameter: 14.13 in (35.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2022
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    West Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2910344459762

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