Fantastical Landscape on Ornate Ceramic Plate

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A detailed relief-sculpted ceramic plate, reminiscent of a historical faience or porcelain style, depicts a fantastical landscape in deep red against an off-white background. The central circular area features a prominent, ornate building resembling a church or grand home with multiple spires, domes, and arched windows, positioned on a gentle hill. To the left of the building is a large, gnarled tree with intricate, spreading branches devoid of leaves, its roots subtly merging with the undulating terrain. Another smaller, similar tree stands to the right of the building. The ground is sculpted with flowing lines and scattered clumps of red bush-like vegetation, creating a sense of depth and movement. In the foreground, a highly detailed horse or zebra-like creature with a textured, dotted coat stands facing the viewer. The sky above the building contains two celestial bodies: a reddish-orange orb on the left, and a crescent moon on the right, both rendered in simple, fluid lines.

The rim of the plate is heavily decorated with an intricate, repeating pattern of scrolls, floral motifs, geometric designs including star-like shapes and cross-like elements, and textured bands. This border creates a strong contrast with the simpler, yet equally detailed, central scene