A striking earthenware vase from 1875, crafted by Josaft Tortat
(1845 - 1915) in Blois. This exceptional piece features an elegant pedestal base adorned with two ornate handlesshaped as winged sphinxes, while graceful swans decorate the body. Standing at 44.5 cm in height, the vase bears a poignant inscription: "To my brother Jules Bourdonneau souvenir 2 February 1875, Ferdinand Bourdonneau" - a treasured keepsake from the 19th century. A remarkable example of period craftsmanship and sentimental artistry.
