Moustiers Faience footed tureen and cover, c. 1760, France

France; Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Painted in monochrome orange-yellow with scattered flowers and sprigs in the so-called “potato flower” pattern, flanked by lion-mask handles, iron-red X to the cover. For a similar example, see Moustiers Ceramics: Gifts from The Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Exhibition Catalogue, 2 August 2017–21 January 2019, fig. 14. The floral pattern takes its inspiration from textile designs. Stable hairline to the interior bowl.

Dimensions: 9″ h × 15″ w × 10″ w (tureen w/ handle)


Dimensions:

Height 9"
Width 15"
Depth 10"

 

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