Lambrequin Shallow Bowl, Saint-Amand

Period
Early 20th century, French, Saint-Amand

Size
11⅛ inches across, 2 inches tall

French faïence imprimée, transfer-printed in dark green on a ground gone warm with age.

A shallow bowl decorated with hanging lambrequin forms, draped, bell-like canopy shapes with scrolled lower edges, each holding a small floral spray. Below them runs a band of diamond lattice with dot and rosette accents, two stacked registers rather than one continuous motif.

Notable discoloration and staining throughout the ground, consistent with age and use, sold as found.

Historical Context
Lambrequin is the standard French decorative-arts term for a hanging, scalloped drapery motif, borrowed from actual curtain valances and pelmets. It appears across French faience going back to Rouen's lambrequin wares, and this piece belongs to the same decorative tradition, produced in the Saint-Amand region.

Styling Ideas
Use it as a serving bowl, or let it hold fruit or other decorative objects as part of a centerpiece.