"Oval Earthenware Dish From Montpellier With Floral And Insect Decoration, 18th Century"
An unusual oval earthenware dish from Montpellier, decorated with flowers and insects. It features two side handles shaped like shells, a rare decorative detail. The piece shows some original firing flaws. Due to its delicate decoration, this dish is more suited to display than utilitarian use.
This dish was featured in exhibitions in Marseille on antique earthenware in 1949 and 1957.