Rectangular dish with coiled snakes, frogs and shells.
Border with fleurons and …

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Rectangular dish with coiled snakes, frogs and shells. Border with fleurons and palmettes. Attributed to Gambut aîné in Beaune. L_49.5 cm W_37 cm Chips and small missing parts.

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Rectangular dish with coiled snakes, frogs and shells.

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