Large Deep Dish From Tours
Artist: Bournais
We are offering for sale this spectacular decorative deep dish from the Tours pottery, known as “cul noir” or “cul brun” earthenware.
This earthenware was produced in the 19th century by the Bournais pottery in Tours.
The central design depicts the coat of arms of Queen Claude of France (1499–1524), wife of Francis I. It features a sorrowful swan pierced by an arrow, all surmounted by a royal crown. The ribbon beneath the swan bears the Latin motto “Candida candidis,” meaning “pure among the pure.”
Shipping not included.
This earthenware was produced in the 19th century by the Bournais pottery in Tours.
The central design depicts the coat of arms of Queen Claude of France (1499–1524), wife of Francis I. It features a sorrowful swan pierced by an arrow, all surmounted by a royal crown. The ribbon beneath the swan bears the Latin motto “Candida candidis,” meaning “pure among the pure.”
Shipping not included.
450 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Earthenware
Diameter: 39cm
Reference (ID): 1836822
Availability: In stock
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