Bowl with cover (Écuelle) 1735 - 1736

This silver bowl with cover, or "Écuelle", crafted by Antoine Plot in 1735-1736, showcases the refined taste of the Rococo era. The bowl's elegant form, with its delicate, fluted handles and the ornate lid featuring a central knob and a radiating sunburst design, embodies the period's penchant for asymmetry and ornamentation. The engraved initials and a crown on the base suggest a prestigious commission for a wealthy patron. The bowl, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a testament to the skill of French silversmiths during this period.