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Two-handled covered monochrome bouillon tureen

CultureFrench
ManufacturedNevers, France
Period18th Century
Date18th Century
MediumTin glaze earthenware decorated in blue and manganese
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (19.1 × 19.1 cm)
Markings"Premier amour vit de désirs/Vieil amour vit de sourvenirs" (First love feeds on desire/Old love lives on memories)
DescriptionNevers, Two-handled covered monochrome bouillon tureen («faïence parlante»). 18th century.
Credit LineThe Pierre Karch and Mariel O'Neill-Karch Collection.
Object numberG14.4.16a-b
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
French Earthenware - Faïence
Status
Not on view
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