Vintage Quimper Handled Olive Bowl in Petit Breton Design

A charming little piece of French Quimper faience, hand painted with a classic Petit Breton figure and finished with that unmistakable deep blue rim. It is the kind of small, characterful pottery that instantly lifts a shelf or a table setting, and it brings a touch of Brittany into the home without trying too hard.

This is a handled bowl that works beautifully as an olive bowl, a nibbles dish, or a place to rest lemon wedges and sea salt when you are setting the table. It is also lovely for styling, layered on a dresser with cookery books, propped on open shelving with other blue and white ceramics, or tucked into a vignette with brass and clear glass for contrast.

Quimper decoration is often deliberately lively, with brushwork you can actually see, which is part of the appeal and what makes each piece feel personal. This one has a creamy ground, confident colour, and that folk art charm collectors always look for.

Diameter 10 cm, total length 15 cm, height 4.5 cm. Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age, as shown in the photographs.