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🥧 A symbol of life and renewal, the very first bean is a legume. The Egyptians cultivated it and the Greeks used it for the election of magistrates. During the Roman Saturnalia, the hierarchical order was reversed: a slave became the "king for a day" by pulling the bean in the cake! In the Middle Ages, the Church linked this custom to the Epiphany and the Wise Men. In the popular culture yet, the one who found the bean had to pay his round; the poorest or the most stingy would swallow it. That's how the porcelain bean was born, so one would be afraid to ingest it! In bisque or glazed porcelain, they first represented dolls and santons. Then came lucky charms, animals or small objects. Each era having its own favorite! Today, they make the happiness of collectors, "the fabophiles" 👑
About L'Institut Bernardaud:
Because the French art of living is the envy of the world, what better way than with porcelain to introduce you to the teeming world of the table... Contribute with L'Institut Bernardaud to reenchanting this convivial and so precious moment of the meal by following our various workshops and conferences. A program with a creative approach and open to the world to live an exciting adventure at the crossroads of gastronomy, art, history or decoration.
