Sugar bowl with cover (part of a traveling tea service) 1783 - 1793

This sugar bowl with cover is a fine example of French porcelain from the late 18th century. Created by the Parisian firm Dihl et Guérhard, the piece features delicate gilding and painted floral motifs, a hallmark of the Neoclassical style popular at the time. The piece, which is part of a traveling tea service, would have been used by a wealthy patron in their home or on the road. The elegant form and intricate detail of the piece speak to the craftsmanship of Dihl et Guérhard, one of the leading porcelain manufacturers in France during this period.