19th Century French Faience Hand-Painted Platter from Rouen

2105-21132E (Click to Inquire About This Item)

1H x 11.5W x 6D

Location: Dallas

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19th Century French Faience Hand-Painted Platter represents the remarkably unique and definitively French porcelains produced in the fabled region around Rouen!  Hand-made, this piece is meticulously hand-painted with an intricate design inspired by nature across the entire facade.  Perfect for protecting table tops in style, it can be employed to serve just about anything.  Rich natural colors include cobalt blue, copper red, saffron yellow and olive green, with stylized floral and foliate motifs in a multitude of expressions appearing all around.
Circa 1890s
Measures 1H x 11.5W x 6D