Porcelain Box from Pierrot, France, 1970s

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A decorative French porcelain box, dating from the 1970s, depicting a stylized Pierrot, an iconic figure in the world of … Read more A decorative French porcelain box, dating from the 1970s, depicting a stylized Pierrot, an iconic figure in the world of theater and poetry. The lid is surmounted by a delicately sculpted Pierrot head, with an expressive and melancholic face, wearing a cap highlighted with gold. The base features a wavy, raised design, evoking the character's pleated costume, entirely glazed in a glossy white, enhanced with discreet touches of gold that add elegance and contrast. This piece combines functionality and decorative appeal, making it suitable as a jewelry box, trinket dish, or display object. It reflects the French decorative tradition of the 1970s, blending historical reinterpretation with theatrical aesthetics. See less