Art ceramic catchall enamelled "michel 1997", herbarium decor

Ashtray, plant pot or art ceramic dish, signed and dated "MichEl 1997" under the base (with a stylised capital E, the signature may possibly correspond to the work of the naturalist sculptor Michel Lefèvre from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Ardèche). This unique studio piece features a "herbarium" decoration around the edge with a raw and irregular relief typical of the original vegetable slip. The interior offers a shiny volcanic glazing with metallic copper, brown, and orange reflections. The whole is in good general condition. Diameter 19 cm. Height 5 cm. Weight 890g.