{"product_id":"franz-porcelain-anemone-sculptural-square-serving-plate-signed-circa-2001-2008-made-in-taiwan","title":"Franz Porcelain 'Anemone' Sculptural Square Serving Plate, Signed, circa 2001–2008, Made in Taiwan","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost decorative plates are flat. This one is not. The edges of the Franz Anemone plate physically curl and ripple outward, each lobe formed to mimic the soft, layered petals of a blooming anemone flower — a three-dimensional sculptural relief that makes the piece as interesting from the side as it is from above. The technique is the signature of Franz Porcelain: a Taiwanese studio that built its international reputation on the conviction that a plate could be a work of art, and that the boundary between functional ceramics and sculpture was worth dissolving entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anemone pattern works in a palette of deliberate restraint — creamy ivory white, bold hand-painted black outlines, and the softest suggestion of blush pink in the inner flower gradients. It is a combination that sits equally comfortably in an Art Nouveau cabinet and on a contemporary minimalist shelf, which is part of why Franz pieces hold their value so well in the secondary market. This example carries the official blue underglaze Franz corporate logo, the red Chinese seal stamp, and the printed signatures of the two studio artists responsible for the piece: designed by Shung Shih, sculpted by Sun. The Anemone collection was retired, making surviving examples in this condition increasingly difficult to source. A considered addition to a Franz collection, a display shelf, or a table that takes its centrepiece seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franz Porcelain (Franz Collection), Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anemone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed by Shung Shih; sculpted by Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 2001–2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine porcelain with high-gloss underglaze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5cm x 21cm (slightly asymmetrical square profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 540g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue underglaze Franz logo, red Chinese seal stamp, artist signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Completely free of surface crazing, hairline cracks, or edge chips. The hand-painted black outline accents and soft blush-pink inner flower gradients remain perfectly vivid with zero storage rubbing or fading. Minor\/inconspicuous surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Do not place in the dishwasher or microwave. The sculptural relief edges are delicate — handle with care and store upright or flat with padding between pieces. Avoid stacking directly on the decorated surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked postage Australia-wide, fully insured. This piece is individually wrapped and double-boxed with generous cushioning to protect the sculptural relief edges in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42644198719534,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/FranzFlowerPlate1.jpg?v=1788150027","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/franz-porcelain-anemone-sculptural-square-serving-plate-signed-circa-2001-2008-made-in-taiwan","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}