Vase, or pitcher, in enamelled stoneware with a bird's head, circa 1920

Pitcher, which can also be used as a vase, in partially glazed stoneware in blue and green tones representing a bird's head. Signature under the base "méténier" for gilbert méténier (1876-1957). Very good condition, no defects to report. Period circa 1920. Dimensions: h 21 X w 11.5, diameter 12 and 10 cm gilbert méténier (1876-1957) son of louis métainier (1844-1922), gilbert méténier took over his father's business in 1920, in gannat in the allier. He produced ceramic art pieces there and ensured the reputation of méténier art stoneware with its flamed stoneware with iridescent and metallic reflections. The activity stopped in 1940, at which time gilbert méténier is said to have destroyed all the molds of his creations "so that they would not fall into the hands of the occupier." he then went to live in saint-raphaël. Méténier stoneware, sometimes called "gannat blues, " is all the more sought after because they are all authentic pieces since the molds and matrices were destroyed. It is not technically possible to make copies of the pieces created by this factory between 1920 and 1939. This magnificent pitcher, or vase, covered with a very beautiful enamel in blue and green tones on its upper part, is representative of what is called "gannat blue, " in homage to gilbert méténier and his astonishing know-how.