This striking and very beautiful plate was created in the mid-1990s by the studio of EJ Gold when they were creating artistic plates and had a full ceramic studio up and running. Many artists from the Grass valley graphics group worked in the studio. The plates were bisque fired and then hand-painted and refired and they have lasted wonderfully. This plate is guaranteed. One of a kind and hand. It is food safe. Several of the plates from this era made it to Clinton's White House as the decorator was a friend of EJ's and these were presented to Hillary This plate has never been used. It has been stored securely and there are no marks or scratches or dings.