Len Castle, circular platter, in colonial shino with combed decoration to the well, circa 1970s, diameter 12.20 in. The decoration on this platter was created using an antique samurai comb that Len Castle was given when he was in Japan.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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