Jacob Petit Figural Spill Vase, French, Ca. 1850

France Ca. 1850

This figural porcelain spill vase is modeled with a mamma goat standing over her kid that looks like it is about to look for something to drink. The vase portion is modeled as a tree trunk. It is marked on the underside with the J P initials in blue for the Jacob Petit porcelain manufactury.

For more on Jacob Petit see Britannica on line below

https://www.britannica.com/art/Petit-porcelain

Price

SOLD

Condition

Very good + antique condition. There is some rubbing to the gold and it has a firing crack in the making process. The crack appears large on the inside of the bottom but barely shows on the exterior.

Measurements

7" H X 5.5" W X 5" D

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