19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Mounted Gilt Bronze Fruit Bowl

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A 19th Century Sevres-style porcelain mounted gilt bronze decorative bowl. Such pieces are often referred to as compote or tazza. … Read more A 19th Century Sevres-style porcelain mounted gilt bronze decorative bowl. Such pieces are often referred to as compote or tazza. The bowl is made of white porcelain with hand-painted floral bouquets in the center and a celeste blue rim. The rim is decorated with intricate gold gilt accents and floral motifs. The bowl is supported by an ornate gilt bronze base with a ribbed pattern and four legs. These types of pieces were used as decorative objects on dining tables or sideboards, and could also be used to hold fruit or sweets.

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