Lidded Jar

Designer Henri Simmen French
 Designer Eugenie Jubin French

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This Japanese-influenced jar was a collaborative effort between the potter Simmen and his wife, Eugénie Jubin, known as O’Kin. Simmen created the shimmering aventurine-glazed vessel; O’Kin carved and gilded the delicate wood and ivory lid.

Lidded Jar, Henri Simmen (French, Montdider 1879–1963 Nice), Aventurine-glazed stoneware, wood, ivory, gold leaf, French

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Lidded Jar, Henri Simmen (French, Montdider 1879–1963 Nice), Aventurine-glazed stoneware, wood, ivory, gold leaf, French
Lidded Jar, Henri Simmen (French, Montdider 1879–1963 Nice), Aventurine-glazed stoneware, wood, ivory, gold leaf, French
Lidded Jar, Henri Simmen (French, Montdider 1879–1963 Nice), Aventurine-glazed stoneware, wood, ivory, gold leaf, French
Lidded Jar, Henri Simmen (French, Montdider 1879–1963 Nice), Aventurine-glazed stoneware, wood, ivory, gold leaf, French
Lidded Jar, Henri Simmen (French, Montdider 1879–1963 Nice), Aventurine-glazed stoneware, wood, ivory, gold leaf, French
Lidded Jar, Henri Simmen (French, Montdider 1879–1963 Nice), Aventurine-glazed stoneware, wood, ivory, gold leaf, French
Lidded Jar, Henri Simmen (French, Montdider 1879–1963 Nice), Aventurine-glazed stoneware, wood, ivory, gold leaf, French

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