Tass à glace (custard or ice cream cup) 1771

This delicate porcelain custard cup, "Tass à glace," is a fine example of 18th-century French Rococo style, attributed to the prolific ceramic artist, François-Joseph Aloncle, and dating back to 1771. The cup, featuring a vibrant blue rim and intricate gold detailing, showcases a central motif of a decorative bird, a common theme in Rococo porcelain. The delicate floral designs and whimsical birds add to the overall elegance and charm of this small, but highly detailed, piece. This cup, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, speaks to the artistry and craftsmanship of French porcelain during the Rococo period.