ORDERS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR 2017 please note if you do order from now on your order will be despatched by the end of FEBRUARY 2018 we are leaving the ordering system open as many of our customers don't want to forget for next year, or only discover this work at christmas... please note our studio is closed through january and there is now not enough time to process your order and have it sent before christmas this year (2017) . . . . . this small dish is approx 14cm across and each letter is hand stamped letter by letter... the poem is by kylie johnson © and reads : he was magical and serious and he stole my heart away... please note this order will take between 3-4 weeks to make and send as we make to order (it could be sooner if we have in stock) as it will be made to order and with this means it will look slightly different but will match as close as possible. when ordering unless otherwise requested the text will be coloured with a dark indigo blue other colour available is an inky brown the piece is made by a high fired earthenware and has a clear gloss glaze. the vessel is good safe but we suggest hand washing and not soaking the vessel for any length of time in water.