China - Ornament

Historical information

Limoges porcelain is hard-paste porcelain produced by factories in and around the city of Limoges, France beginning in the late 18th century. Limoges had strong antecedents in the production of decorative objects. The city was the most famous European centre of vitreous enamel production in the 12th century. These shoes were bought by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in Paris in 1966.

Physical description

Small Limoges ornamental porcelain chair with scene of a man and woman in a garden on seat and back. Gold frame and edges.

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