Bowl with cover 1767 - 1798

This French faience bowl with cover, created by Sceaux between 1767 and 1798, features a delicate design of birds and foliage. Its elegant form and hand-painted decoration showcase the artistry of the Sceaux factory, renowned for its intricate and naturalistic depictions. The bowl, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the French fascination with chinoiserie and natural motifs in the 18th century.