An unusual tin-glazed European faience dish decorated with a central cartouche of a lady in silhouette surrounded by floral motifs. Diameter: 8 ¾ in. Late 18th century. My suspicion is that this dish is central European- if not Austrian, then probably from one of the Eastern production centres such as Holics or Proskau. The subject appears to be commemorative and probably depicts the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa, who ...click for details
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