Mid-Century Italian Modern Ceramic Sgraffito ‘Fish’ Dish

Unique Italian circa 1950s terracotta fish dish with sgraffito linear decoration. Neutral palette in blue-gray with light brown-tan accents. Crude in composition with rough texture and unglazed finish.
Nice size, L: 9.25″ x D: 7″ x H: 1.5″, suitable for solely decorative use or as a candy dish / holder of small accessories. There are spots of loss (tiny specks to surface and more significant edge loss, as pictured). This piece remains a beautiful decorative object in good, vintage condition.