Redware: Pennsylvania German sgraffito plate.

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Very authentic 18th/19th century redware plate hand-made by Erin Kettenburg. This particular piece measures approximately 10 inches in diameter and is closely modeled after genuine antique work. Each piece is made of traditional hand-rolled, drape-molded red Pennsylvania clay and is decorated with basic period materials: yellow/white slip, various manganese, copper and iron oxide colorants and clear overglaze. (For safe handling, Erin does not use lead-based overglazes.) This plate is very lightly 'aged' or antiqued with a visibly crazed overglaze which yields a warm and slightly old appearance. As per tradition, backs are unglazed. Each piece is signed on the back. More information about Erin Kettenburg's redware: This redware pottery is being created in true historical tradition and is entirely hand-made. Each plate is formed of red clay which is rolled by hand to appropriate thickness (no rolling mill is utilized) and shaped upon various hump or âe~drapeâe(tm) molds. A base coating of lightly-colored slip is then applied and decorative elements are subsequently cut through the slip in the old Pennsylvania German sgraffito tradition. Selected coloring agents are used and finally a clear overglaze is applied and fired which yields a very subtle, attractive âe~crazedâe(tm) surface. The backs are signed and unglazed. A wide variety read more

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