Tradition Moustier French Faience Bird & Lion 6" Lidded Soup Tureen 1960s-1980s

This is in Excellent Vintage Condition with No Chips, No Cracks, and No Crazing. A beautiful example of French faience from Tradition Moustier, this hand-painted soup tureen features colorful floral decoration accented by a stylized lion motif in the traditional Moustier style. The domed lid is topped with an artichoke-form finial and complements the elegant hand-painted design. Its charming size and decorative appeal make it an attractive addition to any collection of French faience or European art pottery.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

This attractive covered soup tureen was produced by Tradition Moustier and is decorated with hand-painted floral garlands, foliage, and a stylized lion motif. The tureen features two molded side handles, a matching domed lid, and an artichoke-form finial. The cream-colored faience body is enhanced by colorful hand-painted decoration characteristic of traditional Moustier pottery. Equally suitable for display or collection, this piece showcases the enduring appeal of French faience craftsmanship.

ITEM DETAILS

Maker: Tradition Moustier

Origin: France

Material: Hand-Painted Faience

Pattern: Bird & Lion

Color: Multicolor On Cream Ground

Type: Covered Soup Tureen

Diameter: 6"

Era: 1960s-1980s

PATTERN & DESIGN

The decoration features colorful floral garlands, scrolling foliage, and a stylized lion motif inspired by traditional Moustiers-Sainte-Marie faience designs. The hand-painted artwork, soft color palette, and classic French country styling create a charming and highly collectible example of Moustier faience pottery.

This measures 6" High x 5 1/2" Wide rim to rim. I have provided a lot of pictures to best describe the condition of this Tureen.