Joseph Clérissy factory
factory, France
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The Joseph Clérissy factory, active from 1677 to 1733 in Marseille, France, was a producer of tin-glazed earthenware, a type of pottery known as faience. This factory was part of the renowned Marseille faience tradition of the 18th century. The wares produced by the Joseph Clérissy factory were typically decorated in blue with purple outlines. This factory was one of several significant faience producers in Marseille during that era, each with its own distinct style and specializations.1
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