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Vintage French round serving plate faience de Rouen, representing a horn of plenty
€55
Description
Gorgeous vintage french round serving platter by the faience de rouen, with floral decoration and representing a horn of plenty. It is a real beauty, of great delicacy. According to the ancient greeks, baby zeus was being cared for and fed by amalthea when he broke off one of her horns, which began to emit a constant supply of food for him. That's how this "horn of plenty" first came to symbolize prosperity, wealth, and abundance. The plate is 28.5 cm long, 28.5 cm wide and 3 cm high. It is in perfect condition.
- Dimensions
- : H4 x W31 x D31
- Color
- : multicolour
- Material
- : ceramics, porcelain and earthenware
- Style
- : vintage