This elegant covered tureen from Villeroy & Boch’s celebrated Rusticana pattern captures the timeless charm of pastoral life. Crafted in France between 1983 and 1991, the piece features a deep raspberry red transferware scene that transports you to idyllic countryside settings, complete with farmhouses, trees, and romantic vignettes of rural figures tending the land. Its creamy ceramic base contrasts beautifully with the fine detailing, and the lid fits snugly with a decorative finial and a practical ladle notch.
Whether displayed as part of a curated collection or used to serve at a country-style table, this piece combines historic charm with everyday functionality.
Origin: France
Date: 1983–1991
Brand: Villeroy & Boch
Pattern: Rusticana (also referred to as 'Country Life')
Color: Raspberry red on cream
Material: Glazed earthenware
Decoration: Transferware pastoral scene with floral borders
Features: Lidded with spoon notch, double handles, embossed rim
A classic addition for collectors of French tableware and lovers of countryside elegance.
