This glazed earthenware dish immediately catches the eye with the intensity of its colors and especially its striking central decoration, crafted in relief to resemble the heart of a sunflower. The composition masterfully uses a particularly successful contrast between a luminous ocher yellow and a deep brown. At the center, the clay is textured with a multitude of small impressions arranged radially, creating a dense and almost organic surface. The brown reappears on the rim and entirely covers the exterior of the piece. This combination of warm colors, the deliberately expressive handling of the material, and the highly stylized vegetal decoration place this dish squarely within the aesthetic of the 1960s-1970s, a period during which French workshops profoundly revitalized decorative ceramics. Its treatment notably evokes the spirit of Southern French and Vallauris productions, though a precise attribution cannot be made. With its approximately 17 cm in diameter and 3 cm in height, it has the proportions of a serving dish or a small presentation bowl. Its shallow height particularly highlights the central decoration when the piece is placed on a table. Preserved in good condition, it features a glossy glaze whose yellow and brown hues have retained all their intensity. The subtle crazing visible in the glaze naturally contributes to the appearance of glazed ceramics from this period.
Additional details:
- Brand: Céramique méridionale française
- Style: Années
- Style: Vallauris
- Material: Terre cuite vernissée
- Colour: Jaune ocre
- Colour: Brun
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