Rare French Pillivuyt Trompe L’oeil Porcelain Woodcock in a Crust Pâté Terrine made by Pillivuyt. Pillivuyt produced a variety of porcelain terrines inspired by the hunt and for serving game pies or pâté. This type terrine was originally designed and made for royalty and nobility in the eighteenth century as an ingenious solution for pastry-less tarts and pies during France’s flour shortage.
This is a beautiful piece, rare to find the woodcock, it’s sure to be the star of your French Country kitchen collection!
- Measures 6-3/4″ x 4-1/8″ x 5″h.