A beautiful wall ornament made of glazed white porcelain, depicting the intertwined hands of a man and a woman. The delicately pleated and adorned feminine cuff contrasts with the masculine wrist with a button, while a once gilded wedding ring emphasizes the matrimonial symbolism of this handshake. This type of composition, evoking union, fidelity, or friendship, could be displayed indoors or serve as a commemorative or funerary decoration.
✦ Provenance: France or Belgium ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 25 x 10 x 5 cm ✦ Material: Glazed white porcelain ✦ Condition: Good overall condition. Wear and loss of gilding on the ring, buttons, and edges of the cuffs. Some small marks, soiling, and signs of use. Two old metal fixings are still present on the reverse with sealing residues. Solid and very presentable overall.
An antique porcelain handshake with a gilded wedding ring, a romantic and symbolic object that is particularly decorative.
