Jl Coquet, Biscuit Box “the Love Merchant” Pompeii, 20th Century, Limoges.

Beautiful and large box or casket in biscuit (outside) and porcelain (inside). It is signed on the reverse Coquet (for Jean-Louis Coquet), Limoges, France. The decor represents an interpretation of the very famous fresco known as “The Merchant of Love” currently preserved at the Archaeological Museum of Naples. The young woman on the right presents for sale small garlic loves kept in a cage. The bottom frieze represents four different scenes of Cupids playing. Frame and grip in richly openwork gilded brass. Made in the mid-20th century. Please note: this box is in very good general condition. Cleaning can be refined. Please look at the photos carefully. Dimensions: Length: 18 cm. Width: 13.7 cm. Height: 9.5 cm Shipping costs for France (by tracked colissimo) are 15 euros, please contact us for all other destinations. We are at your disposal for any further information.