Rectangular ceramic catchall by R. and J. Cloutier, 1950s.

Artists: Robert and Jean Cloutier (trained notably with Georges Jouve) Years: 1950s. Dimensions: Length: 21 cm. Width: 15 cm. Height: 3 cm. Weight: 542 g. Material: Ceramic or glazed stoneware. Decoration: Stylized pattern, often inspired by birds or organic themes, with glazes in shades of turquoise blue and characteristic outlines. Signature: Engraved directly into the clay on the back of the object, at the center of the rectangular base: "Cloutier.".