Oil and vinegar cruet in Rouen faience with Chinese decoration – 18th century

Featuring two relief masks forming side handles. The body is adorned with a rich decoration of chinoiseries including oriental figures, pavilions, stylised trees, vegetation, and architectural motifs, executed in a characteristic palette of blue, turquoise, green, yellow, and manganese. The upper tray has four reserves intended to hold various containers. The sculpted masks on either side give the whole piece a particularly expressive decorative character. French work from the 18th century. Dimensions: • Length: 24 cm. • Depth: 16 cm. • Height: 7.6 cm. Good condition, with some chips. A beautiful collectible item representative of Rouen's production of chinoiserie decoration from the 18th century.