This is an intricately painted miniature plate by Dolores Curran.  Before she began making her carved pieces, she was well known for her delicately painted pottery.  This piece is fully polished on the front and back.  It is very tightly painted with a feather pattern.  The back is highly polished and it is fired a deep black.  Note the precision of the lines!  The plate is signed on the back, “Dolores Curran”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.