Purchased over 25 years ago from an antique shop in Paris, France. This is a set of two very old and hard-to-find, lovely ceramic canisters. They have lids and are marked "Farine" (flour) and "Sel" (salt). These are charming Barbotine canisters with a relief of three small pink roses. The smooth curves and pink gradation are very elegant. They are all hand-painted with a vibrant pink gradient. The lids also feature rose motifs and are very detailed. These are very popular canisters, and especially this pink rose Barbotine is one of the most difficult canisters to find in France, and you rarely see them even in Paris these days. Barbotine is a French term meaning "bumpy," referring to the embossed, three-dimensional design of soft pottery. It was particularly popular in France and other parts of Europe during the Art Nouveau period of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Being soft pottery, they are prone to cracking, and almost all have crazing and staining within the crazing. The only markings are numbers, but they are undoubtedly from a prestigious French kiln such as Saint-Clément or Lunéville, dating from the early 1900s. Despite their age, they are glossy and have a very attractive aura. Ceramic canisters are more fragile than enamel, so very old ones are becoming increasingly rare in France. Especially canisters with such popular designs are very expensive in France. They have an antique yet cute appearance, and this rose series is truly wonderful and captivating. They would look lovely wherever they are placed. They can also be used practically for storing small items, and can be used separately. They might look very chic and cute when displayed in a cabinet or used as a small item holder in a room. The condition is as it was when purchased. There are stains, dirt, scratches, scuffs, and crazing, but they are glossy for their age, and there are no noticeable cracks or chips, so they are in very good condition. They are a rare find. Approximate size: The larger one is about 20 cm tall, including the lid. As they are very old ceramics, there may be crazing, stains, scratches, small chips, lines, and stains. Please refrain from purchasing if you are a nervous buyer.