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French Rustic and Rural Wash Basin Early 19th in Terracotta

$994.12
£736.70
€830
CA$1,357.17
A$1,509.79
CHF 791.45
MX$18,449.31
NOK 10,078.17
SEK 9,487.20
DKK 6,319.55
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About the Item

Charming and at the same time rural decorative early 19th century French terracotta was basin. Looking as it has been around for a while, maybe displayed as an object in a French movie. It has that rustic, rural feeling, yet sophisticated. Truly wonderful character. To be used as a wash basin or decorative object in any contemporary, rustic, natural or wabi-sabi deco. There's only one like this.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Diameter: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3817124114912

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