Blue and white faience plate with Chinese landscape – France or the Netherlands, late 18th / early 19th century Description °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Antique blue and white faience plate, hand-painted with a Chinese-inspired landscape depicting a pagoda, boats, water, trees and birds. This type of decoration belongs to the European Chinoiserie tradition, inspired by Chinese porcelain of the Kangxi period and widely produced by faience workshops in France and the Netherlands during the late 18th and early 19th century. The reverse shows a thick tin-glazed surface with characteristic pinholes and an unglazed footrim, confirming that this piece is faience (tin-glazed earthenware) and not porcelain. A decorative and authentic example of European faience craftsmanship. Details °°°°°°°°°° - Object: Decorative plate - Material: Faience (tin-glazed earthenware) - Decoration: Hand-painted blue and white Chinese landscape - Origin: France or the Netherlands - Period: Late 18th – early 19th century (ca. 1770–1820) - Diameter: approx. 24–25 cm - Technique: Hand-painted underglaze blue Condition °°°°°°°°°°°°°° Good antique condition. Typical signs of age such as light wear to the glaze and small firing imperfections. Small hairline crack, typical for age, which does not detract from the decorative appearance. No major restorations. Please study the photos carefully as they form part of the description. Shipping °°°°°°°°°°°°° Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.