Odile Landry's friendly Frog will bring joy to any Quimper collector.
In France, frogs symbolize the country's rich culinary traditions and hold deep historical ties to ancient heraldry. They also reflect early geographic roots stemming from the swampy, marsh-dwelling origins of the Frankish people.
Before the famous fleur-de-lis became the national symbol, the early Frankish King Clovis I is said to have featured three toads or frogs on his royal banner, symbolizing his conversion to Christianity.
Henriot's little polliwog is a lovely gift for that special person in your life who has an affinity for anything French.
Our Quimper Faience collection is imported directly from the Henriot Quimper in Quimper, France. Founded in 1690, Henriot Quimper is know the world over for its know-how of the “Quimper Paint Touch” and the tradition of producing and hand-painting every piece of faience in-house. Henriot Quimper continues the tradition producing the traditional patterns featuring the Breton figures as well as many new more modern designs. The superbly talented resident artists at Henriot still hand-craft every piece of Quimper Pottery. Each piece of Quimper faience is completely handmade and painstakingly hand-painted. Each piece of Quimper is unique. One artist hand paints each piece from start to finish then signs the piece and marks it “Henriot” to ensure its authenticity.
Colors may vary. Colors in photograph are close but may not represent true colors.
4.5 inches
PREORDER FROM FRANCE
Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.
In stock items will ship immediately from our shop in the US.