Creil and Montereau neo-classical Directoire coffee pot in fine earthenware circa 1800

The finest fine earthenware, the smoothest creamy white, the slender, delicate and plump shape, the small lid that fits perfectly into the hollow of the opening, and the spout perched high and plumb with the top, the total antique perfection of the directoire period, stripped down, feminine, exquisite. And then the wabi sabi details of this extraordinary piece two centuries old: the spout repaired long ago and two chips on the lip. Height 22cm. From handle to spout 17cm. Absolutely irresistible.