A black Len Castle platter, a rich tenmoku glaze to the exterior with a light grey glazed interior. A hairline crack runs through the centre of the platter. 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. Af, height 7 cm, width 39 cm, depth 35.5 cm