This rectangular cream earthenware baking dish immediately captivates with the quality of its molded decoration. The entire exterior height is adorned with a raised frieze running along all four sides, alternating foliage motifs and rosettes in a satin brown that contrasts with the ivory enamel of the dish's body. The shape is understated and generous. The slightly rounded corners, wide rim, and straight sides give it a solidity very characteristic of baking dishes designed to last. The interior, fully glazed in glossy ivory, is perfectly smooth and easy to clean. With a length of approximately 28 cm, a width of approximately 20 cm, and a height of approximately 10 cm, it offers a generous volume suitable for family cooking. The design of the frieze, which evokes the Arts & Crafts aesthetic in its domestic interpretation, places it within European production from the years , though a precise manufacturer cannot be identified. The piece is in very good condition, without chips or cracks. The interior glaze has retained all its luster.
Additional details:
- Brand: Faïencerie européenne
- Style: Arts & Crafts
- Material: faïence
- Colour: brun satiné
- Colour: ivoire brillant
- Period: 1950s-1970s