Roanne (Manufacture of Denis Nicolas) Important...

Roanne (Manufacture of Denis Nicolas)
Important pair of ovoid earthenware apothecary monstrance vases on pedestal, with polychrome decoration of a large cartouche formed of roses and "illuminated flowers" enclosing the inscription for one "Ung Stirace. 3:12s" (price and capacity?), for the other
"Ung Citrinum 3:12s".
Last quarter of the 18th century.
H: 35cm
Chips and wear.
A similar vase, decorated in blue monochrome, from a private collection is reproduced in Faiences de Roanne, Histoire d'une recherche by Rene Mancey and Jean Broisin, published by Joel Cuenot, Paris, 1982.