This is a vintage ceramic oyster plate marked Egitna Vallauris, made in France. The plate features a distinctive amber glaze with darker accents along the rim and a textured basket weave pattern. It likely dates from mid-20th century, reflecting the rustic French pottery style of Vallauris, a region famous for artisanal ceramics.
The plate has six shell-shaped wells designed to hold oysters or other shellfish, arranged around a textured center well. The backstamp clearly reads "EGITNA VALLAURIS MADE IN FRANCE," confirming its origin and maker.
Material: glazed ceramic with a warm amber finish
Design: six shell-shaped oyster wells with a basket weave textured background
Maker mark: embossed on the back with Egitna Vallauris, Made in France
Condition: good vintage condition with minor chips and glaze wear on the rim edges
Rustic mid-century French pottery style typical of Vallauris ceramics
This oyster plate was made for serving shellfish elegantly at the table. Today it is a collectible piece of French ceramic serveware, perfect for vintage kitchen decor or as a unique serving dish for seafood lovers.
There is roughness around the edges from the glazing no chips
