Vintage white glazed ceramic vase with looped spines - Émile Tessier

A lovely Émile Tessier vase from the mid-twentieth century. It is decorated with pretty looped spines. This would look fabulous with a colorful display of tulips or roses. Émile Tessier (1887-1971) was a well-known ceramist from Malicorne, Sarthe, in the North of France. He lived through two world wars and the German occupation. He was raised surrounded by potters and ceramists and eventually established his own atelier. He was inspired by ancient pottery and became well known for pure white pieces with decoration in relief, including twisted motifs, the Fleur de Lys, animals, flowers, and foliage.