Antique Large Cul Noir Round Platter, Basket Design, Rouen Area, France c.1900 hand colored 23cm depth at widest point

23cm depth at widest point

A luxe way to add French florals and superb antique style to your home

Still usable and body is solid

In excellent condition with no cracks

Unmarked and showing kiln stand marks and inclusions from wood firing adding to the an authentic charm of this rustic antique

Antique Large Cul Noir Round Platter, Basket Design, Rouen Area, France c.1900 hand colored 23cm depth at widest pointA large antique cul noir platter in tin glazed faience with manganese blackened underside, decorated with a classic basket motif in the Rouen tradition. Cul noir wares take their name from the dark manganese glaze applied to the reverse a practical and regional characteristic found particularly in Normandy pottery workshops during the nineteenth century. These pieces were made for everyday domestic use yet often display remarkable decorative charm.