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MOUSTIERS FAIENCE PLATE TO THE CROSSED FLAGS - ROCOCO STYLE - MID 18th CENTURY Scalloped edging rococo plate, with polychromic handpainted decor to the crossed flags, on white background. The polychromic design consists of an ornamentation of two flags in the middle of the well, and four garlands of foliages on the lip. The four colors are yellow, green, blue and manganese. The two crossed flags are surrounded with quiver and arrows. In the centre is an escutcheon. These attributes take place before foliages. of two crossed flags, with garlands behind, Most of the time, trophies and flags, drums and other war attributes, do the ornamentation of these plates, explaining the frequent denomination given to this theme : "Decor to the flags" . The polychromy is usual, although it exists some examples treated in camaïeu. This plate was made in the years 1750 to 1770.. Perfect condition. . Item expertised by Mr Bonin - Antique faïences expert. Diameter: 9,25 inches - (23.5 cm) . Weight: 321 grams .
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