{"product_id":"rococo-blue-floral-porcelain-bonbonniere-gilt-pheasant-finial","title":"Rococo Blue Floral Porcelain Bonbonnière with Gilt Pheasant Finial","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet a lidded porcelain vessel like this one on a console table and the room changes register. The deep indigo florals — peonies, wildflowers, trailing vines — painted against the ivory ground recall the blue-and-white decorative tradition that swept European courts from the moment Chinese export porcelain arrived in the West. This bonbonnière faithfully reproduces the Rococo spirit of mid-18th century French manufactures like Sèvres and Chantilly, where the vessel itself was as much a statement of taste as its contents. The sculpted golden pheasant perched on the lid is not mere decoration — in the Rococo vocabulary, exotic birds were symbols of refinement, imported wonder, and the collector's discerning eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is hand-cast porcelain, its lobed, rounded form evoking the soft curves that define Rococo design — no sharp angles, no rigid symmetry, only the gentle rhythm of nature translated into ceramic. The indigo floral motifs are hand-painted with fine brushwork that allows variation in tone, giving the surface depth that printed transfers cannot replicate. The pedestal base is cast brass, finished in a warm gold tone and worked with scrolling acanthus and foliate relief on the skirt; four small bracket feet lift the piece with characteristic Rococo lightness. The golden pheasant finial is cast and finished separately, adding a three-dimensional sculptural accent that crowns the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighing 4 kg, this piece has the reassuring heft of quality materials. The porcelain body sits securely on its brass pedestal, and the lid — shaped to follow the oval contour of the body — fits with a satisfying close. The piece functions as a bonbonnière (candy or chocolate box), a jewellery keepsake box, or a purely decorative covered urn on a shelf or console.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece bearing the Brass \u0026amp; Wood name is made in Egypt by craftsmen who work within a tradition of European replica production held to exacting standards. The porcelain is hand-formed and hand-painted; the brass base is cast, chased, and finished by hand. This is not mass production — it is considered making, where the intention behind each Rococo curve and each painted petal is to honor the design tradition it draws from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this bonbonnière made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body and lid are hand-cast and hand-painted porcelain. The pedestal base and pheasant finial are cast brass with a gold finish. Total weight is 4 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly — the porcelain body simply rests on the brass pedestal base. No tools required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this piece be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization options including alternative brass finishes (Antique Gold, Silver). Contact us to discuss your requirements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Antique Gold","offer_id":49186308423931,"sku":"ANTCHO58500-antique-gold","price":5700.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":49186308456699,"sku":"ANTCHO58500-gold","price":6555.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":49186308489467,"sku":"ANTCHO58500-silver","price":6667.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/rococo-blue-floral-porcelain-bonbonniere-gilt-phea-front.jpg?v=1786877230","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-qa\/products\/rococo-blue-floral-porcelain-bonbonniere-gilt-pheasant-finial","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}