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A black and white ceramic plate by Jean Lurçat.
Primarily known for his tapestry work, Jean Lurçat also expressed himself with talent in a wide variety of fields, including drawing, watercolor and ceramics.Influenced by numerous movements, Lurçat was essentially a symbolist. Recurring symbols can be found in this works such as the rooster heralding the dawn of the sun, symbol of life. The owl represents wisdom and knowledge.
