Large antique earthenware dish

Magnificent large antique plate in earthenware, decorated with an elegant blue floral pattern created by transfer printing. The decoration, particularly refined, features large bouquets of flowers arranged all around the rim, in a style typical of European productions from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The reverse bears an old blue printed mark, now partially faded. It attests to the age of the piece, but is unfortunately no longer sufficiently legible to definitively attribute the plate to a specific manufacturer. The earthenware shows a beautiful patina of time, with a network of old cracks in the glaze and a particularly decorative natural beige coloration. These signs of age give it a lot of character and a true "country chic" / old French house aesthetic. Dimensions: diameter 29 cm. Antique condition with normal signs of age, patina, cracks, and glaze coloration visible in the photographs. No apparent restoration visible in the photos. A very beautiful piece to use as a serving platter, wall decoration, or collector's item, perfect in a vintage, shabby chic, cottage, or country house interior. Estimated dating: late 19th – early 20th century, around 1880–1910.