Pair of plates

NameCeramics

Maker HB-Henriot Factory

Dateca. 1925

Place madeQuimper, France, Europe

MediumFaience. Ceramic (earthenware), glaze

DimensionsOverall: 1 x 7 7/8 in. (2.5 x 20 cm)

Credit LineGift of Marie Tilson

Object numberA.2011.13.5ab

DescriptionA pair of contour edged plates, one with Breton man in checked trouser playing the bombarde (a form of oboe) and the other with a Bretonne woman holding a flower, both with four part cross-like sectioned borders alternating with gorse (ajonc) sprigs. Signed on back "HB Quimper 222"