Sugar Bowl (from a tea service) 1770

This 1770 sugar bowl, created by the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, is a stunning example of French porcelain artistry. The piece is adorned with delicate hand-painted details, including a cherub holding a basket of flowers and a decorative border of gold and blue. The bowl, part of a tea service, reflects the Rococo style prevalent in 18th-century France, characterized by elegance, intricate ornamentation, and playful imagery. Now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, this sugar bowl is a testament to the high quality and exquisite craftsmanship of the Sèvres porcelain manufactory.