Astier de Villatte Astier de Villatte Leaf 55 Platter | Green | Part of the john derian collection, the 19th-century inspired leaf 55 from Astier De Villatte is a testament to the parisian brand's spiritual ethos. Votary of pre-industrial fabrication, Astier De Villatte is celebrated for being the one and only studio in paris to hold and harbour the traditions of artisanal ceramic production. Restoring the ancestral systems of moulding and stamping, the leaf platter is made using handcrafting techniques from the middle ages which involve moulding a handmade sheet of clay, double firing the biscuit' piece and glazing the product in white enamel a lengthy process that involves a drying time of up to one month. Characterised by john derian's leaf decoupage, the ceramic platter is engraved with the brand's signature crest - depicting an interlacing a & v - alongside the initials of one of the 40 master artisans who created it. Each handmade piece tells Leaf 55 platter Engraved with the brand's signature and initials of master artisan Clay sourced from quarries in the Paris basin Hand wash recommended Use dishwasher tablets free from phosphates Not suitable for microwaves or traditional ovens Made in Paris COMPOSITION & SIZE 90' Parisian Black Clay 10' White Enamel H: 0.7cm, W: 17.5cm, L: 28.5cm