MARSEILLE Oval earthenware dish with contoured rim, polychrome decoration of a large off-center bouquet of flowers surrounded by tulips, ranunculus and butterflies. 18th century. L. 39.5 cm An earthenware plate with a contoured rim and polychrome decoration of flowers on the wing and the fall with an insect. Brown border. 18th century. D. 25.5 cm and an earthenware plate with off-center polychrome decoration of a bouquet of flowers of roses and ranunculus, on the wing, flowering branches and butterflies. Yellow border. Chips. 19th century. D. 24.5 cm

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