Jardinière 1765 - 1775

This "Jardinière" (1765-1775), made by French artist Levavasseur, is a porcelain planter with a whimsical, ornate design. The planter, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features hand-painted scenes of people and birds in a picturesque landscape, enhanced by delicate floral motifs in pink and green. The intricate details and vibrant colors, typical of 18th-century French porcelain, speak to the craftsmanship and artistic sensibility of the time.