Jaipur Style Porcelain Vide-Poche With Mughal Maharadjah Miniature Portrait

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Jaipur Style French Porcelain Vide-Poche or Ashtray with Mughal Maharadjah Miniature Portrait
An elegant vintage French porcelain vide-poche or ashtray … Read more Jaipur Style French Porcelain Vide-Poche or Ashtray with Mughal Maharadjah Miniature Portrait
An elegant vintage French porcelain vide-poche or ashtray in the style of Hermès “Jaipur Maharadjah” designs, featuring a richly detailed Mughal-inspired miniature portrait at the center. The composition depicts a noble Maharadjah or court prince holding a bow, rendered in the refined manner of 17th- and 18th-century Indian court paintings from the Mughal and Deccan traditions.
The finely detailed central vignette is framed by a luxurious gilt border with ornate decorative motifs, creating a sophisticated balance of fine porcelain craftsmanship and Indo-Persian artistic influence. Executed in luminous white porcelain with gold accents, this decorative tray embodies the timeless glamour associated with luxury European maison designs.
Originally conceived as an ashtray, the piece serves beautifully today as a vide-poche, jewelry dish, key tray, desk accessory, or decorative tabletop accent. Its versatile scale and refined presence make it ideal for a cocktail table, vanity, entry console, or office.
Acquired in Paris, France, this collectible porcelain piece captures the exotic elegance and cosmopolitan style popular in late 20th-century luxury interiors.
Dimensions:
7.5" L × 6.5" W × 1.25" H
Materials: Porcelain with gilt decoration
Origin: France
Style: Hermès Jaipur Maharadjah style / Mughal Revival
Period: Late 20th Century
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age; no chips or cracks. Marked on underside.
A refined and highly decorative porcelain object—ideal for collectors of luxury tabletop accessories, Hermès-style décor, and Mughal-inspired design. See less