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Villeroy & Boch Mettlach "Rouen" pattern plate featuring a "Bird of Paradise" design. The plate is crafted from German Majolica or faience porcelain and typically includes scalloped or fluted edges Villeroy & Boch "Rouen" pattern (Pattern No. 1570), specifically produced at the historic Mettlach factory.Chronological IdentificationProduction Date Range: This specific "Made in Saar Basin" backstamp dates the piece precisely between 1920 and 1935.Historical Context: Following World War I and the Treaty of Versailles, the Saar Basin region was separated from Germany and placed under a League of Nations mandate administered by France. During this geopolitical window, Villeroy & Boch factories located in Mettlach were legally required to adjust their maker stamps to specify "Saar Basin" instead of "Germany"