{"product_id":"hand-painted-signed-outh-vintage-porcelain-egg-shaker-with-forget-me-nots-gold-accent-estate-find","title":"Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Egg Shaker Signed South Art Nouveau","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis exquisite hand-painted porcelain egg dates to the turn of the 20th century (c. 1890–1920), a vibrant period known as the \"China Painting Mania\" in America. During this era, talented artists—primarily women—purchased porcelain blanks to create bespoke, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. This particular piece is signed \"$outh\" (South) within the foliage, showcasing the high-level naturalism and delicate brushwork characteristic of the Art Nouveau and Aesthetic movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe egg features a continuous wreath of blue forget-me-nots encircling the body, set against a crisp white ground and crowned with a heavy, lustrous gold gilding. The piece is designed in the form of a traditional egg shaker, featuring a central hole at the base typical of Victorian-era table service. The porcelain is in excellent antique condition, with the gold and floral pigments remains remarkably vibrant and free of chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAs a signature work of early 20th-century decorative art, this egg is both a collectible porcelain object and a functional piece of historical table decor. Its petite scale and lavish gilding make it a perfect accent for a vanity, curios cabinet, or an Edwardian-inspired dining setting. It serves as a beautiful, authentic survivor of the turn-of-the-century hand-painted porcelain tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patina \u0026 Prose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46934546350237,"sku":"PP-103025-008","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/4923\/2285\/files\/China_egg.jpg?v=1753553540","url":"https:\/\/patinaandprose.com\/products\/hand-painted-signed-outh-vintage-porcelain-egg-shaker-with-forget-me-nots-gold-accent-estate-find","provider":"Patina \u0026 Prose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}