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Antique Limoges hand-painted porcelain bowl with purple and floral motifs.:
$69.98
***please see pictures, some imperfection’s on back of plate***
Porcelain decorating studios and factories in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries produced vast quantities of ornamental tableware adorned with floral motifs. Skilled artisans hand-painted these delicate pieces using mineral pigments over white china blanks before firing them in kilns to set the vibrant colors. The integration of raised mold details with gilt embellishments represented a popular aesthetic of the Art Nouveau period, lasting roughly from 1890 to 1910.Households displayed and used these ornate serving bowls during formal afternoon teas and family gatherings to serve fruits, confections, or small pastries. They occupied prominent positions on sideboards or dining tables as functional art pieces meant to impress guests with the hostess\'s refinement. As dining habits casualized in the mid-20th century, such delicate decorative bowls gradually transitioned from active dining service to display cabinets and heirloom collections.
