Bottle Cooler (seau a bouteille)

Mennecy- Villeroy Factory

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a white porcelain cooler with a wide mouth and a flat base. The cooler has two handles on either side, each featuring a human head with long hair. The body of the cooler features a colorful scene depicting two people on horseback; one person is holding a bow and arrow, while the other is sitting on a horse. The people and horses are surrounded by butterflies and flowers. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark to light. The cooler is centered in the image, casting a shadow on the surface below it. The overall design and color scheme suggest an antique or vintage piece, specifically a bottle cooler, also known as a seau a bouteille, produced by the Mennecy- Villeroy Factory.