"19th Century Renaissance Style Bedside Holy Water Font Signed Gien"
SUPERB POLYCHROME EARTHENWARE BEDSIDE FONT FROM THE GIEN MANUFACTURER SIGNATURE OF 1871. DECORATION OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD IN A CENTRAL NICHE FRAMED BY FLORAL PATTERNS. VERY FINE DESIGNS, THE BOTTOM IS DECORATED WITH GREEN FLOWERS SET IN BLUE CROSS-STUDS. UNUSUAL DECORATION FROM THE GIEN MANUFACTURER. VERY BEAUTIFUL CONTAINER OR BASIN IN THE SHAPE OF A SHELL TOPPED WITH TWO DOLPHINS. THE POLYCHROMY IS SUPERB, VERY BEAUTIFUL RENDERING. SMALL CHIP RESTORED AT THE BOTTOM AT THE BACK. AND CHIP RESTORED ON ONE SIDE. HOLE DRILLED AT THE TOP TO HANG IT. SUPERB OLD FONT IN GOOD CONDITION