Limoges Porcelain Egg Cup with Floral Motifs, France, 1920s

Footed egg cup made of hard-paste Limoges porcelain, decorated with polychrome floral motifs and blue edges.

Object history: The Limoges region in France has been internationally recognized as the center for high-quality porcelain production since the late 18th century. This piece, produced in the 1920s, is a testament to the refined French tableware of the interwar period, characterized by the whiteness of its paste and delicate decoration.

Technical details:
- Period: 1920s
- Technique: Hard-paste porcelain with overglaze decoration
- Height: 6 cm (2.36 inches)
- Top diameter: 4.8 cm (1.89 inches)
- Weight: 53 g (0.12 lbs)
- Material: Porcelain
- Condition: Excellent state of preservation. No cracks, chips, or restorations. The vitrification of the porcelain and the colors of the decoration remain intact.

Appraisal: An object of interest for collectors of French porcelain or for use in historical-style table settings.