Charming Antique Oblong French Platter - Minton - Sarreguemines - c1870s 1stDibs25-06 it's a piece of art

it's a piece of art that reflects the rich history of mid-century German ceramics

Ingeniously

Place of Origin: likely Italy

The platter’s beauty lies in its delicate rendering of peony blossoms

slightly torn at the edges

Charming Antique Oblong French Platter - Minton - Sarreguemines - c1870s 1stDibs25-06 it's a piece of artSuch a charming, delightful antique French porcelain platter! Produced in the late 19th Century by Sarreguemines, the platter features a beautiful Chinoiserie pattern called "Minton": a profusion of flowers like peonies, pompom flowers, ancient roses, cherry blossom. And in the middle, a bird trying to catch a butterfly. A light frieze completes the whole. The handles are sculpted and painted in brown. A stunning piece! Why was it named after the