Marvelous Antique French Ironwork Madonna carved vessel The stoneware/earthenware plate is not

The stoneware/earthenware plate is not large--but just right for adding a little color to the table or serving oneself a happy treat

as there is a bit of white showing though in a couple of spots near the mouth and the weight and feel seems right

14 1/2” long x 3” widest diameter (where handle meets bowl) and in excellent antique condition

Graphite on ledger paper

Marvelous Antique French Ironwork Madonna carved vessel The stoneware/earthenware plate is notThis holy beauty I know is French, 19th c at the youngest but I think perhaps a good bit older than that. The level of relief and detail on this madonna is pretty spectacular, from her serene face to her hair and exquisite drapery, to her one tiny foot peeking out below. And then these four lovely fat roses surrounding her like a partial halo. Pretty fantastic. Definitely this was cut from something larger, either a cross or some sort of trellisa