Antique 18th Century French Faience Inkwell or Encrier

A lovely piece of antique French faience pottery, an earthenware tin glazed inkwell dating from the 18th Century.

Beautifully decorated with hand painted floral and leaf motifs, this encrier has a palette of blue, green and red hues. 

Although there are some light surface chips to the glaze on the edges of the inkwell itself, it is in very good condition overall. Unfortunately, the central ceramic cup has a more significant chip to it. Nonetheless, it is still a highly decorative piece.

Height, 5.5cm; Length and Width, 10.3cm