Set of 6 dinner plates, Longwy Japonais faience plates, blue Japanese bird decor, French transferware dishes, 23 cm, circa 1900

Set of six antique French earthenware dinner plates from the "Japonais" series, produced by the Faïencerie de Longwy. Each plate features a distinct monochrome blue transfer-printed illustration depicting birds, insects, and flora inspired by Japanese art aesthetics.

History of the item: The Faïencerie de Longwy was established in 1798 in Lorraine, France. During the late 19th century, driven by the Japonisme movement in Western Europe, the factory created series such as "Japonais", combining traditional French earthenware manufacturing techniques with Japanese aesthetic motifs.

Features and details:
- Period: Late 19th – early 20th century (circa 1880–1910)
- Technique / Style: Transfer-printed fine earthenware (terre de fer), Japonisme style
- Size: Diameter: 23 cm (9.06 inches), Stack height: 8 cm (3.15 inches), Total weight: 2400 g (5.29 lbs)
- Material: Fine earthenware (faïence)
- Condition: Antique condition with visible glaze crazing (craquelure) on several plates consistent with age. No chips, no cracks.

Application and value: This set represents late 19th-century French ceramic craftsmanship and the influence of Japonisme. Suitable for collection display, wall mounting, or traditional table service.