This antique gravy boat immediately captivates with the uniqueness of its glaze. The speckled grey-blue that covers the body, dense and matte, contrasts with the bright cobalt blue accents that highlight the openwork handles and the pouring spout. An interplay of textures and tones that gives the piece an immediate presence. Its shape is particularly well-executed. Low and flared, it rests on a discreet ring base. Two eyelet-pierced handles elegantly frame the piece, while the flat-topped lid fits precisely. The short, upturned pouring spout is highlighted by a cobalt line that accentuates its design. The speckled glaze evokes the studio stoneware of the 1930s-1950s, a period when French ceramists explored material effects and chromatic contrasts with new freedom. The piece bears a partially legible marking on its underside, testifying to its manufacturing origin. It measures approximately 20 cm wide and 15 cm deep, including the lid. An object of character, singular enough to be displayed alone, but which will naturally find its place on a well-appointed table or in an interior where beauty and utility converge. France, circa .
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Colour: Gris-bleu
- Colour: Bleu cobalt
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