Ashtray; HERMÈS, Paris, 20th century.

Ashtray; HERMÈS, Paris, twentieth century.
Enameled porcelain.
Preserves box.
Signed.
Measurements: 8 x 8 x 8 x 8 cm.
This ashtray by HERMÈS, Paris, made in enameled porcelain during the 20th century, presents a composition of pure lines and a careful chromatic harmony. The wing, square in profile and enameled in a deep green with a subtle orange fillet on the rim, frames a central reserve with a white background in which a light-coated dog, seated and slightly turned towards the viewer, is depicted with pictorial precision. The scene, treated with tonal softness and meticulous modeling, provides a gentle character that contrasts with the sobriety of the ceramic frame. The whole reflects the balance between technical refinement and playful elegance characteristic of Hermès porcelain productions.