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Vintage French Pottery vase with a raised Cicada c.1950s
Vintage French Pottery vase with a raised Cicada c.1950s
Vintage French pottery vase with a raised cicada
By Albert Ferlay, Vallauris c.1950s
It is thought that the cicada is a symbol of Provence,
“According to Provençal folklore, the cicada was sent by God to rouse peasants from their afternoon siestas to prevent them from becoming too lazy.”
In good condition, with a few small chips to the glaze (please see images)
Measures:
Height - 19 cm
Widest diameter - 14 cm