{"product_id":"1930s-milk-glass-teacups-set-of-4-copy","title":"19th Century English Parian Mini Pitcher","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-af4ebd1b-7fff-bd22-94de-2dd6b5bf50b6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Study in Soft Relief \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a quiet softness to objects shaped to resemble stone, yet formed from porcelain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 19th century Parian ware pitcher was crafted in England during the Victorian era, a time when ceramics were often designed to echo the look of carved marble. Pieces like this were both functional and decorative, used for serving cream while also reflecting a more romantic, sculptural sensibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form is delicate and refined. A gently rounded body is adorned with a raised relief scene that wraps around the surface – subtle and soft, revealed more through light and shadow than contrast. The handle curves upward with ease, while the flared lip creates a graceful pour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matte white finish gives the piece a quiet presence. Unlike traditional glazed porcelain, Parian ware was left unglazed, allowing the surface to resemble stone – smooth, muted, and understated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, the piece has developed a gentle patina, with slight variation in tone and surface that reflects its age. These details lend it a sense of depth and history, while maintaining its softness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, it lends itself beautifully to both use and display. It can be styled on a table, placed on open shelving, or used to hold a small arrangement – a piece that feels both refined and quietly expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll sales are final.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Reverie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56886530179232,"sku":"0024","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/9885\/0208\/files\/MR-289.jpg?v=1780129020","url":"https:\/\/maisonreverie.com\/products\/1930s-milk-glass-teacups-set-of-4-copy","provider":"Maison Reverie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}