Six-rilled Cut

Jacques I LAUDIN (c. 1627–1695)
Limoges, France, 17th century
Enameled copper
H.: 4.5; L.: 16.5; W.: 17.5 cm

Round cup with six gadroons and two handles, made of enameled copper with a hexagonal base depicting a winged Cupid carrying his quiver over his shoulder and riding a lion in the foreground of a landscape scene. The lobes are adorned with a polychrome design of flowers and birds on a white background.
The reverse features a medallion in the center depicting a thatched cottage in front of a pond. The peripheral frieze is punctuated by two bird figures, flowers with small square silver leaf inlays called “paillons” in place of petals, and gold foliage scrolls on a black background.
The handles are flat and openwork, decorated with gold scrolls on a black background.
It bears the monogram “IL” in gold letters at the bottom center of the main scene.

Bibliography:
- A cup with six godrons is reproduced in the book *Musée du Louvre, les émaux peints de Limoges* by Sophie Baratte, 2000, p. 403.
- A piece with a similar floral and avian design is held at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Reims under inventory number 901.2.8158.

In good condition.