MARSEILLE An earthenware plate with a contoured rim in the form of a "staple" with green and black checkerboard accolades on the rim. Pillement-style polychrome decoration in the center of two Chinese standing on a terrace, surrounded by light branches. Three perched birds on the wing and green fillet on the rim. VP mark in manganese. Manufacture Veuve Perrin. 18th century D. 25.1 cm A chip and minor scratches.