Villeroy & Boch - Baking dish - Porcelain

Offered at auction is a splendid rectangular baking dish made by the renowned Villeroy & Boch manufactory for the iconic and much-loved “Botanica” collection. Ideal both for baking and for bringing your dishes straight to the table in elegant style, this dish combines the brand’s renowned durable porcelain with the timeless charm of vintage botanical illustrations. The piece stands out for its rectangular shape with gently rounded edges, framed by the distinctive brown trim running along the entire upper rim. At the center of the pristine white base is a superb, finely detailed botanical depiction of the wild plant Agrimonia eupatoria, rendered with remarkable scientific and chromatic accuracy: from the roots to the broad green leaves and delicate stems dotted with tiny yellow flowers. Completing and enhancing the decoration, the plant’s scientific name is elegantly printed in italics to the right of the illustration. The baking dish is practical and versatile in size, measuring 24.5 cm long, 17.5 cm wide, and 4.5 cm high. The item is in excellent condition, with a glossy glaze and perfectly intact decoration, as clearly shown in the accompanying photographs, which form an integral part of this description. We guarantee meticulous, highly protective packaging specially designed to preserve the porcelain’s complete integrity during fast, tracked shipping.