An imposing earthenware sauce boat from Gien (France) model Coq aux pivoines, hand-painted like a 19th century painting with a Japanese influence that was very fashionable at the time.
 Rooster, large peonies and flowering branches, an insect and a bird in flight.
 A rare and highly sought-after model.
 The handle representing a fish.

 Gien brand below.

 Dimensions: overall 29 x 22 cm
 max height 17 cm

 Period late 19th century.
 Good general condition, the interior is rather patinated, very small chips at the pouring spout.
 Antique objects that may contain traces of time.