Vase de Cerny, from the Hôtel Guimard, Paris, France

It takes a village to raise an object. Here are the people who've been involved with this one:

• Previously owned by Madame Hector Guimard
• Donated by Madame Hector Guimard
• Manufactured by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
• Designed by Hector Guimard