The illusion of this vide poche by French Art Nouveau ceramic firm Pierrefonds is enhanced by the use of crystalline glaze.
A sculptural fish perches along the edge of a pool of water; the variegated blue glaze which covers the fish flows into a central deep pool where areas of crystallization have occurred.
Height: 2 ¼ inches (5.7 cm)
Width: 8 inches (20.3 cm)