Large Lidded Vase with Openwork Handles Kien Long by Haviland for Puiforcat, Limoges, France, Late 20th Century

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Large covered vase with two openwork handles, "Kien Long" pattern, made by Haviland in Limoges for the Puiforcat company, France, … Read more Large covered vase with two openwork handles, "Kien Long" pattern, made by Haviland in Limoges for the Puiforcat company, France, in the second half of the 20th century.

This important piece in polychrome porcelain, enhanced with gold, features a Far Eastern-inspired design of flowers and butterflies, reminiscent of Chinese porcelain from the Qianlong period (18th century). The lid is surmounted by a stylized finial, and the openwork handles contribute to the overall elegance of the piece.

Founded in 1842, the Haviland factory is one of the most prestigious porcelain houses in Limoges and remains a benchmark in the field of tableware and luxury porcelain. The Puiforcat company, founded in 1820 and renowned for its excellence in silversmithing, distinguished itself throughout the 20th century with its refined creations and collaborations with the leading French manufacturers.

The "Kien Long" model is no longer in production, which only increases its appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of decorative arts.

Dimensions:

Height: 39 cm
Width: 30 cm

Marked on the reverse:

"Kien Long, 18th-century China, Puiforcat model."

with its generous proportions and decoration inspired by imperial Chinese porcelain, this vase is a prominent decorative piece, representative of the French taste for chinoiserie and the expertise of Limoges porcelain. This piece has an attribution mark,
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