A miniature crucible dish by Len Castle, a small dish with heavily textured exterior surface and a green glazed interior. With impressed maker's mark. Len Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activityand landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery, height 2.7 cm, depth 7.6 cm