Bowl - Antique French Empire / Vieux Paris Porcelain Slop Bowl - Grisaille Landscape - c. 1810-1820 - Porcelain

Antique French Empire / Vieux Paris Porcelain Slop Bowl - Grisaille Landscape - c. 1810-1820

An elegant and finely decorated French antique porcelain footed bowl (traditionally used as a slop or rinse bowl / jatte à rincer), dating to the Empire / Early Restoration period, circa 1810–1820.
The bowl is a classic example of Vieux Paris (Old Paris) or Brussels porcelain from the early 19th century. True to the production standards of many private Parisian ateliers of this golden era, the base is completely un-marked.
Decoration & Aesthetics:
The exterior features beautifully hand-painted, monochrome grisaille romantic landscapes in sepia and dark brown tones. One side depicts a young man in period attire wheeling a barrow past pine trees, while the opposite side shows a woman wearing a classic high-waisted Empire line dress. The rim, mid-section, and foot ring are highlighted with hand-applied burnished gold gilding.
Dimensions:
• Height: 10 cm
• Diameter: 20 cm
Condition Report:
The bowl is in authentic antique condition with clear signs of age and use.
• There is a distinct, short hairline crack visible on the inner base (as shown in the photographs), which does not compromise the overall structural integrity of the display but is an important defect to note.
• Eash side shows normal, expected wear to the hand-painted details.
• The gold gilding on the top rim and around the foot is rubbed and worn away in areas due to age and cleaning over the last two centuries.



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This item will be carefully packed, with lots of protective material and in a sturdy shipping box. Shipping with insurance and tracking code.