Vintage French Ceramic Potpourri Jar by Roger Capron for Jardins de Provence, 1970s

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French Vintage Ceramic Pot Pourri Jar by Roger Capron (circa 1970s). A generously proportioned lidded Pot Pourri jar in one … Read more French Vintage Ceramic Pot Pourri Jar by Roger Capron (circa 1970s). A generously proportioned lidded Pot Pourri jar in one of Roger Capron's most celebrated and sought-after decorations. The cylindrical body is entirely covered in the iconic Carreaux pattern — a mosaic grid of hand-applied glazed squares which gives the piece the jewel-like richness of a stained-glass window translated into ceramic. The domed lid echoes the mosaic decoration with a radiating pattern of coloured dashes, and is pierced with a curved aperture sized to allow the scent of dried flowers or potpourri to escape into the room. Above it rises a sculptural double-gourd finial in smooth white glaze — a characteristic Capron flourish that elevates a functional object into something altogether more considered and sculptural. The contrast between the richly patterned body and the clean white of the finial is typical of Capron's refined sensibility — decorative exuberance held in check by an instinct for formal elegance. On the underside, the piece is signed 'Roger Capron pour Jardins de France .' Jardins de France - a French company known for high-end home fragrance, potpourri and interior accessories, was particularly popular in the 1970s and 1980s. The ceramic is in overall good condition.

Dimensions : Height with Lid: 24 cm / 9.4" Diameter: 12.5 cm / 4.9" See less