noun
decorative plate; plate with a picture
A plate that is decorated with a picture or pattern, often used for display rather than everyday eating.
祖母の家には、美しい絵皿が飾ってある。
At my grandmother's house, a beautiful decorative plate is displayed.
noun
Rare or specialized use; in art contexts, may refer to a palette (for mixing paints), but the more common word is パレット.
古い画材店で「絵皿」と書かれたパレットを見つけた。
I found a palette labeled '絵皿' in an old art supply store.