Object Description
A Fine Renaissance Style Faïence Coupe in The manner of Gien.
This impressive faïence coupe is of inverted bell shape with Renaissance style decoration of strapwork, mythical beasts, trophies and armorial panels, on a black ground with crimson panels. The flaring rim of the vase is banded in gilt and the base is mounted with a gilt guilloche running pattern border, terminating in an acorn knop. The vase is raised on three scrolling anthemion supports put down on a stepped triangular concave base with reeded and enamel decoration.
The superb Renaissance style decoration of the vase is in the manner of the Gien Faïence factory.