Old Candy Box / Covered Box in Moustiers Faience – St Michel Workshop

Sublime bonbonnière or covered box made of genuine Moustiers earthenware, entirely hand-painted at the St Michel Workshop. It features a charming polychrome decor in "Chinoiserie" style, inspired by 18th-century productions, depicting Asian-inspired characters in wooded landscapes, all highlighted by superb geometric friezes in burgundy and green. The lid is topped with a fretel (grasping knob) sculpted in the shape of a stylized fruit or artichoke, and the body is equipped with two small relief side handles. A charming collectible piece, ideal for refined table decoration or for enthusiasts of Provençal earthenware. Characteristics & Dimensions. • Origin: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France (marked "Atelier St Michel / handmade in Moustiers" under the base) • Material: Glazed artisanal earthenware. • Decor: Chinoiseries / Hand-painted characters and landscapes. • Diameter: 14 cm. • Total height (with lid): 15 cm. • Height of the body alone: 8.5 cm. Condition. • General: Impeccable. The glaze is shiny, and the colors are very fresh. • Details: No cracks, no chips or nicks. • Note: Presence of slight firing irregularities and small original manufacturing defects on the edge (evidence of its artisanal production and handmade authenticity), visible in the photos.