Antique French Trompe L'oeil Porcelain Mallard Duck in a Crust Pâté Terrine
It measures 22cm wide by 12cm.
It stands 8cm to the top of the base.
The lid measures 19.5cm by 11.5cm and sits on the inside rim of the base.
No chips or cracks.
Pillivuyt produced a variety of porcelain terrines inspired by the hunt and for serving game pies or pâté. This type terrine was originally designed and made for royalty and nobility in the eighteenth century as an ingenious solution for pastry-less tarts and pies during France's flour shortage.
This is a beautiful antique piece, rare to find in this condition.
Made in the early 1900's
Photos are of the actual item and not stock images. All items that I sell are used and will therefore have evidence of wear indicative of age and use.
