Pair of bronze covered vases - Empire period

Pair of covered vases.
Patinated bronze, ormolu and base in red griotte and sea green marble.
First quarter of the 19th century, Empire period.

This elegant pair of covered vases presents a patinated bronze pedestal, body and neck. The two ormolu handles form an accolade ending in scrolls. They are surmounted by a lid also in gilt bronze decorated with an acorn. Red griotte and sea green marbles are integrated into a sober gilt bronze base.