Limoges Altar Vase with Jesus Relief, Desvignes and Forest, France 1920

Ecclesiastical Limoges porcelain vase featuring a high-relief depiction of the face of Christ. Produced by the Desvignes & Forest manufactory in the first quarter of the 20th century.

History: The Desvignes & Forest (D.F.) manufactory was part of the renowned porcelain production in Limoges, France. This type of small vase was designed for decorating home altars or parish chapels. The design combines the canonical image of the Savior with late Art Nouveau elements in the body and handle forms.

Features and Details:
- Period: 1910s–1920s
- Technique / Style: Hard-paste porcelain, bisque relief, hand-painted gold accents
- Size: Height 12 cm (4.7 inches), Width 11 cm (4.3 inches), Depth 6 cm (2.4 inches)
- Material: Limoges porcelain, gilding
- Condition: Original. Signs of use include wear to the gilding on the top rim and decorative elements. No cracks or chips. Blue underglaze 'D.F.' oval factory mark on the base.

Application and Value: Represents historical and collectible interest as an example of early 20th-century French religious porcelain. Suitable for classical interior decoration or specialized collections.