Ceramic Box by Mithé Espelt, 1953

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Trésor ceramic, 1953 catalog : [candau p.75] h x w x d : 7.50 cm. X 10.00 cm. X 14.50 … Read more Trésor ceramic, 1953 catalog : [candau p.75] h x w x d : 7.50 cm. X 10.00 cm. X 14.50 cm. 2.95 in. X 3.94 in. X 5.71 in. Stamped clay with geometric patterns, enamels and gold trésor marks a turning point in mithé espelt's work, characterised by the appearance of refined boxes designed for women's daily beauty rituals. The enamelled decoration, structured by clean geometric shapes and enhanced with gold, reveals the influence of her early jewellery work. Like line vautrin's creations, these objects combine functionality and seduction, responding to an era that celebrates the return of elegant and confident femininity. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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