ature has inspired a whole host of ceramic curiosities, from plates which imitate cabbage leaves to serving pieces that look like scallop shells. There is one style, however, whose natural inspiration could be said to be even more deeply ingrained, and that is ceramicware that gives the impression of marble. Historically, a variety of methods have been developed to give ceramics a marbleized appearance, including glazes and painted finishes. But one of the most creative, if
