Parisian bistro charm, with room for seconds. These five generously sized white porcelain bowls bring sculpted lion heads, elegant pedestal feet and crisply banded rims to the table. Their restrained palette lets the handsome silhouettes do the talking.
Attributed to Pillivuyt through their precise resemblance to the maker’s classic lion’s-head tureens, they offer a lovely balance of dining-room polish and country-kitchen ease. Four are in like-new condition; a fifth accompanies them for decorative adventures.
A thoughtful gift for the devoted host—or a particularly pleasing addition to an interior designer’s open-shelf tableau.
Measurements
Each bowl measures approximately:
Height: 3.75 inches / 9.5 cm
Bowl diameter: 5 inches / 12.7 cm
Width across the lion heads: 6 inches / 15.2 cm
Condition
Four bowls are in like-new condition, with no chips or cracks. The fifth has a hairline crack extending from the rim down the body and is included for decorative use only.
Bases bear an impressed numerical mark. The Pillivuyt attribution is based on the close correspondence of the lion heads, pedestal feet and rim profile; no named factory stamp is present.
History of the Maker
Founded in France in 1818, Pillivuyt is celebrated for finely made white porcelain that marries elegant presentation with everyday practicality. Its classic lion’s-head tureens capture that enduring French talent for making even a simple bowl of soup feel like an occasion.
Ways to Use
Serve generous portions of French onion soup, lobster bisque or a winter vegetable potage in the four intact bowls. They are equally charming filled with chocolate mousse, berries and cream, or olives for an aperitivo.
Beyond the table, use a bowl to gather jewelry on a dressing table or create a low floral arrangement of dried hydrangeas or a small herb.
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