Ravier

NameCeramic

Maker HB-Henriot Factory

Dateca. 1925

Place madeQuimper, France, Europe

MediumFaience. Ceramic (earthenware), glaze

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 8 7/16 x 4 3/4 in. (3.5 x 21.5 x 12 cm)

Credit LineGift of Marie Tilson

Object numberA.2011.13.15

DescriptionA small, deep, scalloped edged serving dish (ravier) of modified diamond form, decorated with a painterly scene of a young blonde Bretonne woman in traditional dress sitting with a basket of eggs. Gorse (ajonc) and heather (bruyère) border with blue sponged edge. Signed on back "Henriot Quimper"