Fireproof porcelain serving dish Gien France botanical pattern

Serving dish in fire porcelain from the Faïencerie de Gien, featuring an illustration of botanical green beans in the centre. Made in France by the renowned Faïencerie de Gien. The vintage botanical plate-style illustration depicts green bean pods hanging from leafy branches. The stamp, with the specific mention "Fire porcelain - Vestal, " dates from the 1950s to 1960s. This "Fire porcelain" range from Gien (technically a high-resistance earthenware) was specially designed to withstand oven heat (for gratins, stews, or hot vegetables) while being elegant for table service. Faded gold rim overall, with some missing on the beans. Some signs of wear on the edge. The whole is visible in photos. 26 cm. H 4 cm.