Pot cover in Gien earthenware signed mid XXth

2608 - very decorative, from the 1960's, this large gien earthenware pot cover signed in good condition. No splinter, just a tiny little crack without gravity at the collar (see photo). Sounds good, good resonance. Bb décor of birds on the belly of crested lapwings with a snail on a rush and swamp snipe. Mark at the castle with the inscriptions "gien - france - decorated by hand" corresponding to the years 1960-1971 accompanied by the number of the decoration and the mark of the painter under the pot. Height 208 mm X 250 mm. Weight 2380 g. Very neat and followed expedition. For information, la faïencerie de gien is a french factory created in 1823 by the former owner of the manufacture de montereau, thomas edme hulm. It will take its name faïencerie de gien in 1875. It is known for its many decorations and know-how and will be renowned throughout the nineteenth and twentieth century. It is still active today after 200 years. His pieces are sought after and even collected.