{"product_id":"french-rouen-faience-oval-platter-blue-basket-cul-noir","title":"Antique French Faience Platter | Cul Noir | Forges les Eaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe plat cul noir (meaning black bottom) is one of the more unique traditions in French country pottery... and this antique French faience platter is a beautiful example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light blue tin glaze on the front is hand painted with a stylized basket of flowers, framed by a wavy blue border. The back tells the rest of the story... with a glossy manganese glaze that covers the entire underside. The manganese on this platter reduced to that signature near black tone the old workshops were known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is called Decor Rouen au panier fleuri, made famous by the faienciers of Forges les Eaux up in Normandy. The brushwork shows it was made by an artist who was a master of their craft. Likely mid to late 19th century, consistent with regional production of that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original wire hanger is still in place, just as strong as whomever added this generations ago. Small chips around the back rim show the terracotta underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a delightful platter that is just as happy displayed on the wall as it is to serve any of your guests at your next dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52310071476567,"sku":"FAI-011","price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/french-rouen-faience-oval-platter-blue-basket-cul-noir-2.jpg?v=1765224406","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/french-rouen-faience-oval-platter-blue-basket-cul-noir","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}