Gorgeous Limoges hand painted gourd shaped porcelain potpourri vase with a reticulated rim. Both the top and the bottom have hand painted medallion cartouches with architectural scenes in the background and flowers in the foreground, different scenes on both sides. These are framed with ornate Art Nouveau gold scrollwork and the entire peach tinted base has raised gold-paste moriage-style floral buds and leaves. These urns held potpourri and scented liquids, and the perforations on top allowed the scent to diffuse. The gilded rococo handles are in perfect condition and the rim seems to have some finely done restoration. The base has two marks, W. Guerin & Co Paris Limoges, and Limoges France, confirming it was made by William Guerin, a prominent Limoges manufacturer and decorator active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Made between 1891–1932, in Limoges, France.

~ Eina Ahluwalia

Approximate dimensions - 8.25 inches in height, 5.5 inches at it's widest, 5 inches in depth and 596 grams in weight.