Pillivuyt Porcelain Shell Bowl

A small white shell to set at each place — for oysters, for salt, for a single fig — the kind of detail that quietly lifts a table. Pillivuyt porcelain in the form of a scallop shell, moulded with the ridged fan that gives the shape its name. Bright white, all-over glaze, with the weight and translucence that mark true French porcelain. Sold individually — build the number you need. Pillivuyt has made porcelain in Mehun-sur-Yèvre since 1818, its kitchen and tableware prized for a body that takes the oven, the table, and decades of use without flinching. Shell-form dishes like these were a staple of French entertaining, equally at home under seafood or as a small serving piece. Key Features Finish / Hardware: White glazed porcelain Era: 1980s French production Features: Scallop-shell form · Ridged fan detail · Oven and table safe Included: One shell bowl (sold individually) Dimensions 16.5 × 9.5 × 2.8 cm Care Instructions Dishwasher safe; hand wash preserves the glaze longest Avoid sudden temperature shifts to protect against thermal shock Stack with a soft layer between pieces to prevent glaze scratches