Rococo Blue Floral Porcelain Bonbonnière with Gilt Pheasant Finial

Design & Inspiration

Set a lidded porcelain vessel like this one on a console table and the room changes register. The deep indigo florals — peonies, wildflowers, trailing vines — painted against the ivory ground recall the blue-and-white decorative tradition that swept European courts from the moment Chinese export porcelain arrived in the West. This bonbonnière faithfully reproduces the Rococo spirit of mid-18th century French manufactures like Sèvres and Chantilly, where the vessel itself was as much a statement of taste as its contents. The sculpted golden pheasant perched on the lid is not mere decoration — in the Rococo vocabulary, exotic birds were symbols of refinement, imported wonder, and the collector's discerning eye.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is hand-cast porcelain, its lobed, rounded form evoking the soft curves that define Rococo design — no sharp angles, no rigid symmetry, only the gentle rhythm of nature translated into ceramic. The indigo floral motifs are hand-painted with fine brushwork that allows variation in tone, giving the surface depth that printed transfers cannot replicate. The pedestal base is cast brass, finished in a warm gold tone and worked with scrolling acanthus and foliate relief on the skirt; four small bracket feet lift the piece with characteristic Rococo lightness. The golden pheasant finial is cast and finished separately, adding a three-dimensional sculptural accent that crowns the composition.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this piece has the reassuring heft of quality materials. The porcelain body sits securely on its brass pedestal, and the lid — shaped to follow the oval contour of the body — fits with a satisfying close. The piece functions as a bonbonnière (candy or chocolate box), a jewellery keepsake box, or a purely decorative covered urn on a shelf or console.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece bearing the Brass & Wood name is made in Egypt by craftsmen who work within a tradition of European replica production held to exacting standards. The porcelain is hand-formed and hand-painted; the brass base is cast, chased, and finished by hand. This is not mass production — it is considered making, where the intention behind each Rococo curve and each painted petal is to honor the design tradition it draws from.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bonbonnière made from?

The body and lid are hand-cast and hand-painted porcelain. The pedestal base and pheasant finial are cast brass with a gold finish. Total weight is 4 kg.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly — the porcelain body simply rests on the brass pedestal base. No tools required.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative brass finishes (Antique Gold, Silver). Contact us to discuss your requirements before ordering.