Antique plate Lunéville Effarement Maternel

This is an antique plate from the Luneville pottery.

The title, "Effarement Maternelle," means "maternal dismay" or "mother's fluster" in French. As the name suggests, the plate vividly depicts a hen in the center, anxiously watching over her chicks and busily moving around them.

The loving gaze of the mother hen, with her gentle eyes fixed on her children, and the adorable sight of the chicks scurrying around her, warm the hearts of those who view it.

The gentle color palette, evoking a sense of nostalgia unique to Luneville pottery, and the simple yet warm hand-painting enhance the antique charm of the piece.

Condition: Excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
Size: Diameter 22.5cm x Height 2cm
Period: Early 20th Century