Gorgeous Large Majolica Paté Tureen, in the shape of a country Hare. Made for patémaker Caugant, who sold luxury delicatessen items in his shop in Bretagne from 1927 on. His son, Michel, introduced {and created} the figural paté forms to sell the more expensive patés in, so these are not for making paté. Highly collectible, the paté forms are so decorative, and are wonderful to display with your French Majolica collection.
This early terrine is a two part form, hand made, hand painted in two tone, the top gradually gets lighter to the bottom, and then glazed, outstanding in coloration, and details. The top lifts off to reveal a shallow bowl to fill with paté, and serve to your guests. Signed by the artist, Michel Caugant, these terrines are very sought after by collectors. The rabbits and hares are rare, as are crawfish forms, and therefore valued highly. {In France, there is a yearly competition amongst terrine collectors to see who owns the most exquisite paté form that year!}
- Measures 9" X 4-3/4" X 8".
