Vintage Limoges Porcelain Miniature Napoleon Portrait Dish

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Description

A striking mid-20th-century French porcelain miniature plate or trinket dish celebrating classic Empire iconography. This finely crafted piece features a … Read more A striking mid-20th-century French porcelain miniature plate or trinket dish celebrating classic Empire iconography. This finely crafted piece features a central transfer-printed portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, captured in his iconic profile pose wearing the green colonel's uniform of the Chasseurs à Cheval with gilded epaulets.
​The portrait is framed by a crisp white ground and elegant gold concentric banding. The wide, sloping rim is finished in a rich, vibrant Empire green glaze and completed with a finely gilded edge. The reverse bears the authentic backstamp: "Porcelaine Fantaisie, J. B., Limoges." Perfect as a classic accent piece, a gentleman's dresser valet, or a sophisticated addition to a collection of Napoleonic memorabilia.

Condition
Excellent Vintage Condition: No chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. Minor, age-appropriate wear to the gilt rim edge, consistent with light handling and display.
Dimensions
Width: 3.5”
Depth: 3.5”
Height: 0.25”
Key Attributes
Creator: J.B. Limoges
Place of Origin: France
Period: Mid-20th Century
Materials: Porcelain, Gilt, Glaze
Style: Empire / Historicist See less