Antique Pitcher, KG Lunéville

This is an antique pitcher from Luneville.

On its elegant white porcelain surface, the world of "Chinoiserie" (Oriental taste) that captivated Europe at the end of the 19th century is beautifully and freely depicted with deep and warm brown transferware.
The exotic aesthetic of the East, which the French of that era admired, is expressed with the delicate touch unique to the Luneville kiln, featuring oriental flowers and intricate decorative cords woven like braids.
Its quiet and subdued appearance, reminiscent of sumi-e ink paintings, exudes an overwhelming elegance.

Its greatest charm is its "plump silhouette," which is low in height and rounded horizontally.
It easily blends into Japanese living spaces and modern interiors, becoming the centerpiece on chests or tables.
This brown Chinoiserie pattern, in particular, pairs wonderfully with antique furniture, dark-toned wooden furniture, and spaces with tatami mats.

With its wide opening and stability, it also makes a beautiful vase for gracefully arranging seasonal flowers or showcasing an abundance of dried flowers.
Please enjoy the unique and unparalleled texture, carefully handed down for over 100 years, as part of your daily interior decor.

【Dimensions】
Approx. 21cm × 19cm × H 14.5cm (including handle and spout)

【Condition】
While there is age-related crazing, it is in excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks.
It can be used with confidence for display purposes as well as a vase.

【Period】Late 19th to early 20th century