Early 19th Century French Gien Faience Chinoiserie Vase With Lotus & Birds, Attributed

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A striking French faience vase bearing the Gien mark, featuring an exquisite Chinoiserie-inspired design and a rich golden-amber glazed finish.

… Read more A striking French faience vase bearing the Gien mark, featuring an exquisite Chinoiserie-inspired design and a rich golden-amber glazed finish.

This elegant cylindrical vessel is decorated with a vibrant botanical scene of deep crimson lotus blossoms, pale turquoise-green foliage, and delicate blue birds perched among winding stems. Its beautifully contrasting colors and intricate detailing are complemented by distinctive bamboo-form ring handles and matching rim, lending the piece an unmistakable sense of old-world charm and sophistication. Both sculptural and functional in design, this decorative piece makes a wonderful statement in an entryway, foyer, or collected interior.

The underside bears a handwritten Gien mark and additional numerals. Gien, the renowned French faience manufacturer established in 1821, is celebrated for its decorative ceramics and rich artistic heritage.

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