Pair of Victorian "Touraine" Flow Blue Oyster Bowls motion Condition: Exhibits minor nicks/scuffs

Condition: Exhibits minor nicks/scuffs

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Pair of Victorian "Touraine" Flow Blue Oyster Bowls motion Condition: Exhibits minor nicks/scuffsA 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