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Charming and luminous bouillabaisse dinner service stamped "au vieux Vallauris".
This bouillabaisse service is a typical Vallauris production, dating from the 1960s, famous for its colorful pottery and original shapes, particularly in the "fish" style, which evokes a Mediterranean culinary tradition. Vallauris, a town renowned for its ceramics, is particularly renowned for these highly decorative bouillabaisse sets.
Each piece of the service is molded in the shape of a fish, with raised scales, stylized fins and eyes, giving it a strong visual identity and a playful appearance.
This type of service was used to serve bouillabaisse, the emblematic dish of the South of France. It's highly sought-after for its retro aesthetic, artisanal production and link with Provencal tradition. Each piece is usually stamped "Vallauris" under the base, guaranteeing its authenticity.
Please note that one bowl has two small chips (photos attached).
The imposing terrine is 50 cm long and 27 cm high.
The fish dish is 54 cm long.
The plates have a diameter of 25 cm and the bowls 20 cm.
The fish, pot à rouille! measures 25 cm and is 10 cm high.
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