Description
A French majolica barbotine asparagus plate from the Salins-les-Bains region of eastern France, circa 1880.
Four purple tipped asparagus spears lay on a bed of green leaves against a turquoise ground. A deep sauce well is on the right side of the spears. The border is a creamy yellow basket weave pattern edged by a scalloped turquoise rim.
Book Reference. pg. 72, “Artichauts et Asperges en Barbotine,” by Maryse Bottero.
9.50 in. Diameter x 1 in. H
Very good antique condition.
