This vase exemplifies the late 19th-century European fascination with naturalistic design, rendered in the faux bois (“false wood”) ceramic technique. The surface mimics the texture and appearance of wood grain, demonstrating both technical skill and the period’s interest in blending functional objects with decorative illusion. Such works reflect the broader Arts and Crafts movement’s emphasis on artisanal craftsmanship and the integration of natural motifs into household objects.
-Size: 7inH x 5.5 Dia
-Materials: ceramic, faux bois finish
-Provenance: 1894
-Made in: France
-Notes: hand carved 1894 mark on bottom
This vase exemplifies the late 19th-century European fascination with naturalistic design, rendered in the faux bois (“false wood”) ceramic technique. The surface mimics the texture and appearance of wood grain, demonstrating both technical skill and the period’s interest in blending functional objects with decorative illusion. Such works reflect the broader Arts and Crafts movement’s emphasis on artisanal craftsmanship and the integration of natural motifs into household objects.
-Size: 7inH x 5.5 Dia
-Materials: ceramic, faux bois finish
-Provenance: 1894
-Made in: France
-Notes: hand carved 1894 mark on bottom