This octagonal plate by John Chalke is stoneware 17.4cm in diameter with volcanic glazes layered and fired multiple times over decals and an off centre bottom centre. What I like about this plate is how interesting it looks with all the textures and the decals and the contrast between the two. This work is useful to me in my studio practices as it shows me what textures are achievable in volcanic glazes which is what I intend to use in my own work. I would like to have known more about it.