Napoleonic Empire-Style Porcelain Cachepot with Crowned Monogram

A crowned N fills the center of this white porcelain cachepot, framed by a sweeping gilt laurel wreath. Bees and stars continue around the sides, and broad gold bands follow the rim and foot. A cachepot is a decorative outer vessel that holds a plant in its own pot. This one has a detail tucked away underneath too, where Manufacture impériale appears in abbreviated red script.

Details

* Style — French Napoleonic Empire
* Materials — White porcelain with gilt decoration
* Form — Footed cachepot with small side handles
* Underside mark — Abbreviated Manufacture impériale, in red cursive
* Maker, place of manufacture, and era — Unconfirmed
* Condition — Light surface marks and minor rubbing visible near the rim, with wear to the underside foot

Measurements: 8.75" Handle to Handle x 7.675" H (Openeing 7.5" )