Two-handled covered monochrome bouillon tureen

Two-handled covered monochrome bouillon tureen

CultureFrench

ManufacturedNevers, France

Period18th Century

Date18th Century

MediumTin glaze earthenware decorated in blue and manganese

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (19.1 × 19.1 cm)

Markings"Premier amour vit de désirs/Vieil amour vit de sourvenirs" (First love feeds on desire/Old love lives on memories)

DescriptionNevers, Two-handled covered monochrome bouillon tureen («faïence parlante»). 18th century.

Credit LineThe Pierre Karch and Mariel O'Neill-Karch Collection.

Object numberG14.4.16a-b

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

French Earthenware - Faïence

Collections

Status

Not on view

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