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Tobacco Jar, Hand-Painted Porcelain, 19th Century - France
Material: Hand-painted porcelain
Period: Late 19th century
Country of Origin: France
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Tobacco Jar, Hand-Painted Porcelain, 19th Century - France
Material: Hand-painted porcelain
Period: Late 19th century
Country of Origin: France
Good condition commensurate with its age and use
Dimensions: 17 x 12 x 12 cm
This unusual hand-painted porcelain tobacco jar from the late 19th century, originating in France. The white porcelain surface is decorated with floral motifs in green, pink, and orange. It also features gold details on the lid handle, the lid rim, and the body of the jar. The word "Tabac" is written in black in the center.
This jar is in the style of an albarelo, a cylindrical ceramic container used in apothecaries to store solid or viscous substances. Its use for preserving tobacco is very successful, as it maintains the ideal humidity and temperature for preservation.
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- Dimensions
- 4.72ʺW × 4.72ʺD × 6.69ʺH
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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