Pair of Victorian "Touraine" Flow Blue Oyster Bowls Stutz particularly on the top surface

particularly on the top surface

signed Quezal

Surface oxidation and minor wear consistent with age and industrial use

12" W x 18" D x 9

A subtle patina enhances the natural tonal contrast of the bronze

Pair of Victorian "Touraine" Flow Blue Oyster Bowls Stutz particularly on the top surfaceA matching pair of small footed bowls decorated in cobalt underglaze with scrolling floral sprays beneath a deep blue border. Their rounded walls and compact size identify them as oyster bowls, a specialty form designed for serving shellfish in late Victorian dining sets. Each example carries subtle differences in glaze diffusion, a hallmark of hand applied flow blue production. This Victorian flow blue serving piece features a well balanced form