Brown ass earthenware dish Forges Les Eaux, early 19th century

Regional earthenware dish from forges les eaux with chantournés edges. Early nineteenth. These earthenware are called "black ass" because they are covered with a dark brown enamel obtained thanks to the manganese oxide chosen for the robustness it provides to the piece but also for the low price. The earthenware is thick and is made with grayish-white clay that cracks. The naïve bouquet of flowers decoration and its braid on the perimeter give a lot of charm to this room. Dimensions: 33, 5x23, 5x3, 5cm. Crack with staple underneath, surface wear and shine. Price accordingly.