NEVERS Earthenware plate with contoured rim featuring patriotic polychrome decoration in the center of a citadel surmounted by a flag and two soldiers in arms, one at the ramparts and the other at the gate. To the left of the basin is a cannon in action. Often confused with the Bastille décor, this is actually an evocation of the defense of a besieged homeland. Late 18th century, revolutionary period. D. 22.5 cm Chips, one chip. Bibliography : MOINET, BILLON-TOURET, Céramiques Révolutionnaires, p.182, n°377.

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