Old large oval ceramic dish with a black bottom.

Imbued with rustic grace and the authenticity of the great French pottery of yesteryear, this beautiful vintage oval plate in earthenware is a piece of rare popular elegance. Its creamy white background, slightly irregular as only the hand of the artisan can produce, serves as the perfect setting for a decor painted in cobalt blue, characterised by great freshness and beautiful spontaneity: at the centre of the plate sits a woven vase or basket from which exuberant foliage emerges. The border, rhythmically adorned with a delicate diamond lattice and embellished with small floral motifs, frames the whole, highlighted by a double black line that follows the scalloped contours. The wavy edge of the plate, with regular and harmonious cutouts, adds a touch of lightness and movement to the piece, giving it that festive and generous character typical of the table arts of the past. The reverse, coated with a deep and shiny brown-black glaze — the famous "black bottom" characteristic of certain regional potteries, such as that of Forges Les Eaux — further situates this beautiful piece within a well-identified ceramic tradition that is now highly sought after by collectors. As beautiful hung on the wall as a decorative piece or placed on a carefully set table, this antique earthenware will bring warmth and authenticity of French popular arts to your interior in their most noble and touching form. The item is sold in its original condition with visible staples and some missing glaze as shown in the photos. Dimensions: length 44 cm X width 32 cm.