Gien Set of 4 Rim Soups - Oiseau Bleu

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About this piece · Gien ref. 1290B4AY50

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Gien Set of 4 Rim Soups - Oiseau Bleu – French Faience Soup Plates & Rimmed Soup Bowl

The Gien Set of 4 Rim Soups - Oiseau Bleu is a faience soup plates & rimmed soup bowl crafted by Gien, the celebrated French faience manufactory founded on the banks of the Loire in 1821.

A Luxury Handmade Collectible

Every Gien piece is shaped and decorated in the Gien manufactory in the Loire Valley, carrying two centuries of French tabletop tradition.

Product Details

Brand & Origin

Brand: Gien
Made in: Gien, France
Type: French Faience Soup Plates & Rimmed Soup Bowl
Item: 1290B4AY50

Materials & Craftsmanship

Material: Faience (fine French earthenware)
Finish: Hand-applied decoration, glazed

Quantity & Details

Size: 9" dia

Pattern & Size

Pattern: Oiseau Bleu
Designer: Isabelle de Borchgrave
Size: 9" dia (each)

About the Oiseau Bleu Pattern

Isabelle de Borchgrave found the blue of Oiseau Bleu in tableware recovered from a sunken Spanish galleon, its color softened by seawater and salt, and combined it with classical 18th-century drawing. The single-color version has become a Gien staple.

The Perfect Gift for Collectors

Gien faience is treasured by collectors worldwide. Beautifully boxed, the Set of 4 Rim Soups - Oiseau Bleu Soup Plates & Rimmed Soup Bowl makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.

Care: Rinse after meals without soaking and avoid sudden temperature changes; never microwave or machine-wash pieces decorated with gold.