Pitcher, Laurie Gates, Hand Painted Ceramic, Purple Lilac, 1996–2000

A 1996–2000 Gates Ware "Purple Lilac" hand-painted pitcher by Laurie Gates — sponge-painted blue ground with clusters of purple blooms, cottage-garden style at its best.

• Maker: Gates Ware by Laurie Gates
• Pattern: Purple Lilac
• Materials: Ceramic, hand-painted
• Origin: China
• Era: 1996–2000
• Dimensions: 6.5" tall × 6.0" diameter (widest point); 4.75" top opening; holds 70 oz
• Condition: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or defects. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Beautiful holding flowers on a kitchen counter, serving lemonade at a garden party, or displayed on an open shelf where the blue and purple palette does its quiet work. A wonderful gift for anyone who loves cottagecore, botanical style, or American studio ceramics.

Laurie Gates built her ceramics brand in the 1990s around the combination of traditional hand-painting techniques and graphic, modernist sensibility — and this lilac pitcher is one of her most appealing designs. Clusters of purple blooms and green leaves float against a sponge-painted blue background, on a generously sized pitcher that holds 70 oz. Stamped on the base: "Gates Ware by Laurie Gates, Dishwasher Safe, Microwave Safe." Excellent condition — no chips, cracks, or wear of any kind.

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