Large ceremonial dish in blue monochrome – Nevers 17th century

Rare and lerge ceremonial dish from Nevers in grand feu earthenware in blue monochrome on a white enamel background.
This circular dish receives an ornamentation of Chinoiserie illustrating its entire surface.
The wing is made up of four symmetrical reserves decorated with Asian landscapes with lush vegetation and alternating with foliage scroll decorations.
The center is animated by an exotic landscape featuring a tree with large foliage, stylized flowering branches as well as three Chinese characters in their traditional costumes.

Diameter: 44.5cm

France – Nevers
Late 17th century
Two small chips on the edge of the marli