Have you ever heard of glazes being burnt? Well these are. Color wise. They're perfectly functional. It's attractive in an austere kind of way; the greens turned black. Spots sizzled like they were grilled. St. Theresa (the kiln) is still over firing. It's the long neglect, poor baby. Actually it's the setter which is still set too far. For better or worse, I'm giving most of these guys away. Those of you I've promised. Send me you addresses again, for Pete's sake! The plates I need desperately, but the rest is presents. XOK