Antique Round Quimper Earthenware Beard Dish. The decoration is beautifully made of a garland of flowers with stems. The orange color is used for the petals. Quimper earthenware beard dishes are traditional pieces from the Quimper region of Brittany, France. They are also known as "Breton beard dishes". These dishes are often decorated with colorful patterns and scenes depicting Breton characters in traditional costume, landscapes, flowers and other folk motifs. Quimper earthenware is a form of ceramic that has been produced in the city of Quimper since the 17th century. It is characterized by its colorful glaze and hand-painted decorations. Beard dishes are part of the Quimper earthenware tradition and have become emblematic of the region. Condition: reglued Dimension: diameter: 27cm height: 9cm