Covered ceramic box from the Le Mûrier Workshop

Covered ceramic box from the Atelier Le Mûrier – 1950s/1960s. Charming covered box in glazed ceramic from the Atelier Le Mûrier, a famous French ceramic workshop from the second half of the 20th century. This piece is appealing due to its graphic decor inspired by plants, featuring stylised red, blue, and brown patterns on a slightly speckled white background. The cylindrical shape is topped with an elegant lid with a spherical handle. The decor, engraved and enhanced with coloured glazes, reflects the modernist and artisanal aesthetic characteristic of the workshop's productions. Originally intended as a biscuit box, sweet jar, or decorative covered pot, this piece will naturally find its place in a vintage or contemporary interior. Manufacturer: Atelier Le Mûrier. Period: circa 1950-1960. Material: glazed ceramic. Decor: polychrome stylised plant motifs. Shape: covered cylinder with a spherical handle. Dimensions: Height: 25 cm. Diameter: 18 cm. Condition: generally good condition with some slight signs of use and minor wear to the glaze on the edges, consistent with its age. No cracks or restorations. A decorative creation typical of French ceramics from the 1950s-1970s, combining simplicity of forms with richness of decor.