Provence Bouquet Brown Ceramic Dish (Underside)

The item appears to be the base of a ceramic cup or bowl, likely part of a dinnerware set, identified by the maker's mark "PROVENCE 261 BOUQUET BROWN JAPAN" on its underside. The material is a light beige or off-white ceramic, exhibiting a smooth, glazed finish on the interior of the base. The exterior rim of the base, which would make contact with a surface, shows some slight brownish discoloration or residue, consistent with normal wear and tear from use, indicating a light patina. The construction is solid and appears to be well-formed, suggesting good craftsmanship typical of glazed ceramics. The visible portion of the item is circular, with a slightly raised foot rim. The maker's mark is clearly legible, indicating a Japanese origin and a specific pattern or series "Bouquet Brown." The design of the mark, with its clean lines and standard font, suggests a mid to late 20th-century style, possibly from the 1960s to 1980s. There are no visible chips, cracks, or significant damage, only the aforementioned minor surface wear on the foot rim. The overall quality appears to be consumer-grade ceramic dinnerware.