Handmade Oyster Plate

Each handmade oyster plate is built from handmade clay and plaster molds covered in a dozen hand-carved oyster shells. Creamy porcelain slabs are draped around the molds, then nestled into all of the shells’ nooks and crannies and set aside to dry. Once firm, the shape is further refined and then hand painted with shell, barnacle, and urchin motifs in cobalt or chrome green. Once bone dry, each piece is bisque fired, glazed in clear satin glaze, and refired. Each oyster plate takes approximately two hours of hands-on time per plate.

Each oyster plate, measuring approximately 10” in diameter, is unique and varies in design and form from piece to piece because the molds are as handmade as the plates, and like actual oyster shells, vary in depth and size. Your plates, ordered in multiples, will be siblings but not identical.

All plates include a tab for hanging and are impressed with the Bridgman Pottery bee signature.

Care & cleaning:

• Food and oven safe but will crack if placed on direct flame, such as the grill or a burner.

About the brand:

Bridgman Pottery  is a Memphis, TN studio centered around fine ceramics for your table, your kitchen, your garden inspired by vintage treasures and the natural world. Their small team creates work using porcelain, underglazes, pure cobalt washes, and food-safe glazes for durability and safety.