Ellis Ceramics rare large oval platter with hand carved detail

Beautiful Australian rare large oval platter, by Ellis Ceramics, circa 1960's.

A large oval shape with hand impressed leaf pattern and green colouring with black central pattern highlights and rim. 
Signed to base. A rare, collectible and beautiful Australian pottery platter in a very practical large size for food service, or a statement display piece. 
In overall excellent condition, with one very tiny lift to glaze shown in last picture.

Ellis Ceramics was an Australian pottery studio established by a Czechoslovakian couple, Dasa and Milda Kratochvil, in 1953. Pieces such as this platter are hand decorated or carved, which makes each piece unique.

Measures approx. 410mm x 300mm x 40mm (H, rim)