Hand-Painted Bolnisi Cross Plate
signed, one-off ceramic piece
Thrown and painted by a ceramicist in Bolnisi district using the traditional cross pattern that appears on the 5th-century Bolnisi Sioni church. Each plate is signed and varies slightly in colour and line weight. Not reproductions — each is an original work.
Sourcing area
Thrown and painted by a ceramicist in Bolnisi district, Kvemo Kartli — in the area of the 5th-century Bolnisi Sioni church from which the cross pattern originates.
Minimum order
1 plate.
Lead time
Each plate is made individually. Allow 3–4 weeks from order confirmation.
Quality variability
Diameter ranges 22–28cm. Line weight and glaze colour vary between pieces. Some have slightly irregular rims — consistent with hand-throwing. All are food-safe fired ceramics.
Storage / shelf life
Indefinite with normal ceramic care. Dishwasher-safe, though hand washing is recommended to preserve the painted surface over time.
Packaging
Individually foam-wrapped, double-boxed.
Import restrictions
No restrictions. Ceramic items are freely traded.
Notes
Each plate is signed on the reverse. These are original works — the cross pattern is treated as a living motif, not a historical replica.