Nevers Faience, Medallion Serving Dish, late 18th century

A late 18th-century French faience serving dish from Nevers. Its central medallion showcases a lovely country scene in a camaieu of blues, with a character passing by a medieval gate surrounded by trees and bushes, topped by a yellow bow. With an oval shape, the edge is delicately shaped and the lip features a frieze of florals and a relief scallop shell. With an evocative decor, this rare serving dish is perfect to display on a shelf or hung on a wall among artworks.