Antique faience plate, 18th century | Thuringian Baroque ceramics | Hand-painted wall plate with birds and flowers | Sgraffito decoration, vintage rarity

An extraordinary piece of European ceramic history: This authentic, handmade faience plate from the second half of the 18th century (approx. 1750–1780) most likely originates from a traditional manufactory in the Thuringian or Central German region (such as Dorotheenthal, Erfurt or Zerbst).
Design & Craftsmanship:
In the center (mirror) of the plate, a vibrant, polychrome hot-fire painting unfolds within a blue-framed quatrefoil medallion: A yellow bird perches atop a lush bouquet of flowers in a ribbed vase, flanked by a stylized water and shoreline landscape. The delicate manganese-brown contours and the slightly raised, impasto application of the luminous antimony yellow testify to genuine historical craftsmanship.
The rim (the edge of the plate) is glazed in a warm manganese brown and decorated with artistic, incised floral and tendril ornaments (sgraffito technique), interrupted by four white reserves with individual flowering branches.

Highlights & Details:
• Period: 18th century (Baroque / Rococo, ca. 1750–1780)
• Origin: Germany (presumably Thuringia / Central Germany)
• Technique: Earthenware with white tin glaze, high-fire colors (blue, yellow, manganese violet, green) and sgraffito decoration
• Dimensions: Diameter approx. 22.5 cm
• Marking: Unmarked base (typical for utilitarian faience of this period)

Condition:
In age-appropriate, highly authentic collector's condition with a beautiful patina. Along the rim of the plate are the glaze chips ("flea bites") typical of old faience. On the reverse, a matte, slightly weathered area of ​​glaze is visible in the lower section, along with the characteristic small pinholes (firing bubbles) of the historic tin glaze. The painting on the front is exceptionally fresh and vibrant. No through cracks or major restorations are visible. (Please see all detailed photos as part of the description.)
A wonderful collector's item for lovers of antique ceramics or as a stylish, historical accent for wall decoration (sold without stand).


Shipment:
The plate will of course be packaged with the utmost care, securely and insured, to ensure it arrives safely.