19th Century French Majolica Mermaid Dish

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Rare 19th Century French majolica mermaid dish. There is so much fine detail in this small piece. The scene depicts … more Rare 19th Century French majolica mermaid dish. There is so much fine detail in this small piece. The scene depicts a little water sprite calling the fish to dance...serenading them to sleep...or maybe calling them for supper? This is a fairytale or childhood dream brought to life in a beautiful and rare piece of French majolica. There are a few tiny flea bites on the corners and edges of the glaze - you can feel more than see them. Fine crazing near the bottom of the dish. 5.5"L x 3.5"W. Numbered 8223. less