Antique French Egg Carrier with Six Hand-Painted Egg Cups - late 19th Century Art Nouveau making it a delightful conversation

making it a delightful conversation starter at the dining table

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and a beautifully curved handle—speak to the artistry that has defined Gien since its founding in 1821

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Antique French Egg Carrier with Six Hand-Painted Egg Cups - late 19th Century Art Nouveau making it a delightful conversationA rare survivor from a simple French country kitchen: a late 19th century ceramic egg carrier with six tiny, removable egg cups each hand painted with its own floral motif. Sweet, delicate, and brimming with patina. Theres quiet poetry in everyday objects especially those made for modest homes with a keen eye for beauty. This French egg carrier dates to the late 1800s and holds six small, removable egg cups, each hand painted differently with sprigs,