Antique 19th c. French Blue & White Faience Platter

Antique Faience Platter

• antique circa 1860
• found in the French countryside
• hand painted cobalt on white tin-glazed earthenware 
• approximately 13" wide x 9" deep

A romantic 19th century French faience platter adorned with a delicate cobalt blue mythological scene of Venus attended by cherubs. The softly scalloped silhouette and fine Rococo-inspired border lend an unmistakably French elegance, making it equally beautiful displayed on a wall, layered on a table, or styled within a collection of blue and white faience.