"Eastern European Earthenware Plate With Polychrome Floral Decoration"
Antique earthenware plate from eastern France, with a scalloped rim, decorated in hand-painted polychrome. The center features a floral bouquet composed of a large pink flower surrounded by small blue and mauve blossoms, green foliage, and floral scrolls, with decorative motifs echoed on the rim. The rim is highlighted with a manganese border, characteristic of late 18th-century production. There are some minor chips to the rim, slight wear, and signs of age. No restoration. No cracks. A hanging hook is present on the underside for wall display. Diameter 24.5 cm