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Nevers earthenware flask in the shape of a book – Eighteenth century - SOLD
A book-shaped flask, likely from Nevers, decorated in polychrome. One side features a figure of Bacchus seated on a barrel, while the other side depicts a dancing man within a medallion, set against a black background with ochre highlights.
Inscription: "À ma bonne dévotion" ("To my good devotion"), along with three fleurs-de-lis on the flat surface.
The decoration is almost certainly inspired by the "ochre niello" (*ocre niellé*) style from Rouen.
18th century.
Some chips (see photos).
Height: 13 cm – Width: 8.5 cm
Additional information and photos available upon request.
A book-shaped flask, likely from Nevers, decorated in polychrome. One side features a figure of Bacchus seated on a barrel, while the other side depicts a dancing man within a medallion, set against a black background with ochre highlights.
Inscription: "À ma bonne dévotion" ("To my good devotion"), along with three fleurs-de-lis on the flat surface.
The decoration is almost certainly inspired by the "ochre niello" (*ocre niellé*) style from Rouen.
18th century.
Some chips (see photos).
Height: 13 cm – Width: 8.5 cm
Additional information and photos available upon request.