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French Porcelain Potpourri Pots

$5,450
£4,139.41
€4,761.08
CA$7,614.72
A$8,491.27
CHF 4,430.38
MX$104,191.11
NOK 56,391.73
SEK 53,429.94
DKK 35,533.68
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About the Item

Pairs of adorable children adorn these charming potpourri pots attributed to famed French porcelain maker Jacob Petit, one of the finest porcelain artists of the 19th century. The vessels are topped by a pierced lid, which allows the scent of the perfume or potpourri within to disperse throughout the room. It is exemplary of the opulent artistry for which Petit is renowned, from its brilliant green ground to its Rococo-style gilt ornamentation, circa 1835 Measures: 5 1/2” square x 7 1/2” high.
  • Creator:
    Jacob Petit (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1835
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 31-17031stDibs: LU891120916802

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