Large French Matet Blue + White Faience Bowl #O2165

4"H x 11.5"W x 11.5"D

Large French Matet blue + white faience bowl. Marked 'MATET A" Fait main' to the base. Hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware bowl with a scalloped rim edged in blue lines, a central fanciful bird among flowers on a grassy ground, and scattered blue flowers and sprigs on the inside and outside. Small chips and glaze loss along the rim edge, wear consistent with age - See photos for condition details.

Matet is a faience workshop in Martres-Tolosane in southwest France, known for hand-painted pieces with this bird and flower decoration.

Pairs with: French Matet Blue + White Faience Lidded Tureen #O2166

All Chamonix products are vintage and/or antique. Our products are worn in nature and may contain imperfections, and/or signs of wear which gives each item its one-of-a-kind appeal and therefore cannot be considered defective. Condition varies, items are priced accordingly.