Pair of Small Three-Footed Glazed Terracotta Faisselles, France c.1940 hand painted dish or simply as a sculptural

or simply as a sculptural object on a shelf

This beautifully detailed and rare antique French ironstone (faience) dish features a delicately aged white ground and highly detailed transfer printed design of floral and foliate vignettes - a fabulous exemplar of French fascination with the Orient

This set is in excellent condition

The rough hand-worked finish and simple construction give it strong rustic presence

this hand painted late 19thC earthenware (ironstone / tin glazed) bowl was likely made in Wales (or possibly Scotland) in the late Victorian period

Pair of Small Three-Footed Glazed Terracotta Faisselles, France c.1940 hand painted dish or simply as a sculpturalA pair of low profile glazed terracotta French faisselles, traditionally used for draining fresh cheeses. Their broad shallow form and warm glaze make them especially attractive as decorative rustic kitchen pieces. A useful pair for display, salts, bulbs, or layered ceramic collections. Diameters 8 cm and 7. 5 cm (3. 1 in and 3 in); heights 4 cm and 3 cm (1. 6 in and 1. 2 in). Condition: wear and age patina. Shipping offer: One shipping charge covers