The "Saturn the Time" plate is a design from the "Mythological Scenes" collection produced by the French faience manufacturer Creil Montereau. This collection featured designs inspired by Greek and Roman mythology, with depictions of gods, goddesses, and other mythological figures. The "Saturn the Time" design depicts the Roman god Saturn, also known as Chronos in Greek mythology, who was associated with time and the harvest. Saturn was often depicted as a bearded old man carrying a scythe, symbolizing the harvest and the end of life. In the design of the plate, Saturn is surrounded by various symbols representing the passage of time, such as hourglasses, clocks, and calendars. The plates from this collection were highly regarded for their artistic depiction of classical myths and for their high-quality workmanship. The Creil Montereau factory produced high quality ceramics for many years, and the plates in this collection are now sought-after collector's items for art and history lovers. It is inscribed on the back "ce Pere Saturne (time) est chaque jour plus-vieux" In very good condition Diameter: 20.5cm