1940s Émile Tessier Ceramic Cockerel Tulipiere (12in/30cm)

1940s Émile Tessier Ceramic Cockerel Tulipiere (12in/30cm)An evocative work of early 20th century French studio ceramics, this tulipiere by mile Tessier exemplifies the artists refined approach to form and surface. Working in Sables dOlonne, Tessier blended traditional craftsmanship with modernist simplicityseen here in the applied motifs and soft ivory glaze. Please note, this item is a truly original vintage piece with slight imperfections and distinctive characteristics that add to its charm and celebrate

casting a reflection almost as tangible as the real thing

tools of the highest quality are of the highest importance

with contrasting green cord trim

making his artistic pursuits – and founding of Dedham Pottery – something of a rite of passage

Finished with a simple knife edge

both the physical ones that connect a plant to the soil and the metaphysical ones linking humankind to the divine

crafted by expert artisans at the 150-year-old workshop in Vienna

Each piece is meticulously shaped and polished by hand in the Kyoto workshop

With its monumental size and thoughtful details

This charcuterie board is hand-carved in Los Angeles from ebonized oak

This Mitla vase is named after one of the most respected sites of the indigenous Zapotec people in Oaxaca

as does a selection of ecclesiastical embroidery