Glazed earthenware plate from Cotignac – Stylized polychrome bird

Flat plate made of glazed earthenware from Cotignac, a village in Var, Provence, known for its artisanal tradition. Hand-painted decoration depicting a stylized bird in ochre yellow, pink, green, and brown, holding a branch in its beak. The cream background, animated by fine circular traces from the turning process, is surrounded by a frieze of pink and brown arches punctuated by small green leaves. The border reveals the characteristic red terracotta of this artisanal pottery. An inscription in relief "COTIGNAC" arranged in an arc on the back, accompanied by an unidentified central mark. Workshop and potter not determined. Diameter 22 cm. Beautiful vintage condition with fine cracks in the glaze and slight signs of use and aging (see photos). A whimsical bird full of charm, embodying the essence of Provençal ceramics.