Oval Medicis vase with hand painted Moustiers decoration

Beautiful oval Medici vase in earthenware with hand painted Moustiers decoration. 

Originally created as a rafraîchissoir or cooler, wine glasses could be kept cool immersed in cold water until they were needed.

The notches on the edge of the piece held the foot of the glass in place.

This elegant piece can be used as a planter, a vase, for fruit or bread or as a decorative piece on a mantlepiece.