A premium addition to any collection of French county antiques, this exceptional late 18th century Cul Noir large plate showcases the classic hand painted Rouen blue and white flower basket design on tin glazed earthenware against its signature dark manganese glaze underside, with the desirable characteristic bubbles where the two glazes meet.
What elevates this piece to a true collector's premium find is its remarkable journey. It features historic metal staple repairs, a highly skilled technique from centuries past used to preserve cherished household heirlooms. Tangible evidence of the value placed upon it by generations of a French family.
Covered in rich time honoured crazing, this is a statement piece for your rustic pottery collection, wabi-sabi interior or a curated gallery wall , the only difficult question is which way round will you display it?
