Gien Set of 4 Cereal Bowls - Oiseau Bleu
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About this piece · Gien ref. 1290C04O01
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Gien Set of 4 Cereal Bowls - Oiseau Bleu – French Faience Cereal Bowl
The Gien Set of 4 Cereal Bowls - Oiseau Bleu is a faience cereal bowl crafted by Gien, the celebrated French faience manufactory founded on the banks of the Loire in 1821.
A Luxury Handmade Collectible
Every Gien piece is shaped and decorated in the Gien manufactory in the Loire Valley, carrying two centuries of French tabletop tradition.
Product Details
Brand & Origin
Brand: Gien
Made in: Gien, France
Type: French Faience Cereal Bowl
Item: 1290C04O01
Materials & Craftsmanship
Material: Faience (fine French earthenware)
Finish: Hand-applied decoration, glazed
Pattern & Size
Pattern: Oiseau Bleu
Designer: Isabelle de Borchgrave
Size: 7" dia - 11 2/3 oz (each)
About the Oiseau Bleu Pattern
Isabelle de Borchgrave found the blue of Oiseau Bleu in tableware recovered from a sunken Spanish galleon, its color softened by seawater and salt, and combined it with classical 18th-century drawing. The single-color version has become a Gien staple.
The Perfect Gift for Collectors
Gien faience is treasured by collectors worldwide. Beautifully boxed, the Set of 4 Cereal Bowls - Oiseau Bleu makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.
Care: Rinse after meals without soaking and avoid sudden temperature changes; never microwave or machine-wash pieces decorated with gold.