French Faience Floral Pitcher

Make:  France 

Age: Mid-Late 20th Century

Construction:  Painted & Glazed Faience

Dimensions:  6 3/4" Tall x 6 3/4" Wide (spout/handle) x 5 1/4" Diameter

Condition:  Excellent pre-owned condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. Please see photos. 

Details:  White glazed pitcher with a round belly beneath a tall, straight neck, simple curved handle and straight spout. Body and neck are decorated with floral elements painted in deep green and wine red-to-rose, with touches of cobalt blue, lemon yellow and purple.  Handle features plume strokes and dots in rosy red, spout is highlighted in the same rosy tone in vertical strokes and dots. Rim and foot sport a narrow black line.  Marked on bottom with what appears to be a stylized letter F.

This type of pottery appears to have been the inspiration for Tiffany's "Strasbourg Floral" pattern.