Set of 2 French Ironstone Soup Plates "Provençal" by Gien ethnic Sourced from Lithuania

Sourced from Lithuania

A beautiful example of green transferware

As true vintage pieces

It's woven from sisal

Set of 2 French Ironstone Soup Plates "Provençal" by Gien ethnic Sourced from LithuaniaStep into the 19th century splendor with our exquisite French 'Terre de Fer' soup plates (ironstone) by Gien. Crafted with meticulous detail, these plates 'Provenale" evoke timeless beauty. Ironstone tableware emerged in France around 1770, made from natural clay, sand, and minerals. Unlike porcelain, ironstone is not translucent and can have a rough or smooth surface. The term peaked around 1900 with manufacturers like Faenceries du Moulin des Loups,