French Faience Dish Possibly Moustiers Late 18th Century

A very nicely moulded Bordeaux type oval platter, possibly made in Moustiers France. 

There were several potteries making similar wares at the end of the 18th century in France and identifying the differences can be difficult.  Moustiers, Samadet and Lyon were all areas of production in the Bordeaux region and they copied each others designs and also workmen travelled between the potteries so identical work is seen coming from different potteries.  

For reference of a Lyon example "Histoire de la Faience Francaise Bordeaux & la Rochelle" By Dorothee Guilleme Brulon, page 87.

Another example here attributed simply to Bordeaux.
https://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/5699/charger-with-chinoiserie?ctx=a8547a4bdc8a3e7fdf29832408e02297b56a9cd4&idx=3

A thick slightly creamy tin glaze covers the earthenware body and is thick at the back under the rim.  The decoration is naive, a dark line, possibly manganese salts and green brushed areas decorate the rim with a simple and stylised floral edge pattern.  In the centre stands an oriental man between plants, holding an umberella and standing in what looks like a pointing gesture.  


Makers marks:
None

Dimensions:
312mm x 240mm

Weight:
653g

Age:
250

Condition:
Very good. No chips cracks or restoration.

Maker:
Moustiers