Cream Jar Made Of Mennecy Soft Porcelain, 18th Century
A covered cream jar made of Mennecy soft porcelain, baluster-shaped and resting on a small pedestal, with a side handle.
Hand-painted polychrome decoration featuring bouquets and scattered flowers in shades of pink, mauve, blue, yellow, and green. The domed lid is adorned with small flowering sprigs and topped with a knob shaped like a red fruit resting on raised leaves. The handle is also embellished with pink floral motifs.
The “DV” mark is stamped below the foot, standing for “Duc de Villeroy,” a mark characteristic of the Mennecy manufactory.
Condition: generally good, with age-related wear and slight surface soiling, as well as a few minor firing irregularities.
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Porcelain
Height: 8 cm
Reference (ID): 1821166
Availability: In stock
