Jatte à glace (ice cream pail) from the Rohan service 1771
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This porcelain ice cream pail, known as a "Jatte à glace," is a beautiful example of French decorative arts from the 18th century. It was created in 1771 at the renowned Sèvres Porcelain Factory, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant colors. This piece features a delicate blue ground adorned with gilded details and painted scenes of birds amidst foliage. The lid features a central handle in the form of a stylized heart, adding a touch of elegance to this functional object. The Rohan service, to which this pail belongs, is a testament to the Sèvres factory's artistic mastery and its role in shaping the aesthetic of the French court during the Rococo period.
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This ice cream pail, or jatte à glace was used to keep ice cream chilled. Ice or ice water filled the space between the liner, which held the ice cream, and the main body of the pail.
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