A box decorated with intertwining branches, blossoms, and fluttering butterflies, with removable lid
A box decorated with intertwining branches, blossoms, and fluttering butterflies, with removable lid
France
The 19th century
By Joseph-Théodore Deck
Faience; glazing, enamel painting
height: 10 cm, rim diameter: 12.2 cm, base: 1.5 x 12.5 cm, lid: 2.5 x 12 x 10.5 cm
Mark on the base: "TH. DECK // =" artist's signature mark
A quadrangular faience lidded box with blue glaze and polychrome enamel depictions of intertwining branches with flowers and fluttering butterflies. Wide decorative band with dense golden-brown pattern runs across the center and lateral facets. The top lid is surmounted by a small handle with goldish pattern. The lower corners of the box seamlessly blend into shaped feet adorned with dark floral rosettes.
• 4619.1-2MC1193/ДПИ