Small Cul Noir Round Platter, Blue and Brown Design, Rouen Area, France c.1900 French floral plate In the pattern 'Flora Rocaille'

In the pattern 'Flora Rocaille' a beautifully detailed and rare antique French ironstone (faience) platter in Empire revival style and a delicate cornflower blue transferware pattern

with plate settings for up to 10 people

and should not be regarded as faults

there are some minor flaws

At an age of over 100 years

Small Cul Noir Round Platter, Blue and Brown Design, Rouen Area, France c.1900 French floral plate In the pattern 'Flora Rocaille'A handsome small round cul noir platter, decorated in blue and brown with the characteristic dark manganese underside. Cul noir pottery from Normandy and Rouen regions is increasingly collected for its bold rustic style and practical forms. This piece is ideal as a fruit platter, bread plate, or decorative accent. It adds warmth, texture, and a more artisanal note to a refined ceramic collection. Diameter 26 cm (10. 2 in), height 5 cm (2 in).