Gien Earthenware Table Service With Japanese Bird Decoration, 19th Century

Very rare Gien earthenware dinner service with Japanese bird decor of 60 pieces, 19th century Decor inspired by Japanese Kakiemon porcelain Different decor on all the pieces Stamp on the back from 1875 Decor with alternating birds on branches or in flight with insects such as dragonflies, butterflies, flies... Many branches of grasses and flowers of peonies, morning glories, cherry trees, wisteria as well as bunches of grapes... Very white background, very shiny cover All the decorations are speckled with black Very many colors with superb nuances in the feathers of the birds Very great prowess in the colors Perfect shine Very soft but luminous colors Perfect general condition Service of great rarity which was created in 1866 to be exclusively reproduced on decorative pieces such as large vases, cache-pots, lamps, fountains... It was subsequently produced in 1875 on some dinner services but this production was very expensive and it was very quickly stopped This service is composed of: 24 flat plates d: 25 cm 9 soup plates 15 dessert plates 2 oval dishes 2 round dishes including 1 hollow 4 footed bowls including 2 high and 2 low 1 sauce boat 1 salad bowl 2 serving dishes, a total of 60 pieces