Handmade Ceramic Platter: Inspired by the feeling of floating in open water, the Held by the Sea Platter captures the quiet freedom, confidence, and calm that can only be found in the ocean. A solitary swimmer moves through green waters at the center of the piece, framed by a border of hand-painted oyster shell motifs. Together, they create a scene that feels both peaceful and powerful—a reminder of the beauty of surrendering to the rhythm of the sea.

Designed as both functional serveware and decorative art, this handcrafted ceramic platter is perfect for serving appetizers, bread, seafood, fruit, or desserts. It can also be displayed on a table, shelf, or wall, bringing a sense of coastal beauty and serenity into your home.

Each platter is individually hand-built and painted by me, Catherine Rex, in my California studio. Because every piece is handmade and never printed, no two are exactly alike. Variations in brushwork, color, and form are part of the beauty of the handmade process.

• Handmade ceramic serving platter

• Original hand-painted artwork

• Light stoneware

• Clear glossy glaze

• Food safe

• Perfect for serving or wall display

• One-of-a-kind handmade piece

• Approximately 14 inches

Whether used for entertaining or displayed as a work of art, the Held by the Sea Platter brings the wonder, strength, and tranquility of the ocean into your home.