Bottle cooler (seau à bouteille) 1750 - 1755

This 18th-century "Bottle cooler" (seau à bouteille) crafted in Chantilly, France, is a beautiful example of Rococo design. The porcelain piece features intricate floral motifs and two sculpted female heads, adding a touch of elegance and whimsy. The "Bottle cooler" was used to keep beverages cool, reflecting the sophisticated lifestyle of the era. It is now a treasured object in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.