The Minerva Figural Plate

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A French terre de fer plate with a striking blue-and-white figural transfer in the Renaissance-revival taste — a winged figure (Minerva/Athena) with shield and lance, framed by scr ollwork and mascaron (face-mask) borders, on a shaped rim.Maker: French, crowned terre de fer mark to the reverse (see photo)Era: late 19th to early 20th centuryMaterial: terre de fer (French ironstone-type earthenware) with blue transfer decorationCondition: very good — natural patina/crazing consistent with ageMeasurements: ⌀ approx. 25 cm / 9.8 inA decorative wall plate or collector's piece with real presence. Shipping to the United States: the price you see includes all import duties and tariffs. Your piece travels DDP — Delivered Duty Paid — so there is nothing further to pay when it arrives, and no customs paperwork for you to deal with. Shipping is calculated separately at checkout. More on shipping & customs → Show more