Rouen tin glazed faience inkwell
Rouen tin glazed faience inkwell
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An 18th century Rouen faience tin glazed pottery inkwell circa 1769.
Rouen faience is a distinctive form of French tin-glazed earthenware produced in the city of Rouen, Normandy, from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Influenced by Italian maiolica and later by Chinese porcelain, Rouen potters developed a richly decorative style characterised by vibrant blue, red, green, and yellow enamels. The most recognisable motif is the intricate lambrequin pattern, inspired by ornamental lacework and heraldic designs.
Produced in a variety of forms, including plates, chargers, vases, and decorative figures, Rouen faience became highly fashionable among the French aristocracy before facing competition from imported porcelain and finer ceramics.
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