A Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Urn with Swan Handles

• Place of Origin: France
• Circa: Late 18th – Early 19th Century

Dimensions- 50 cm Height

• Product History:
• Urns of this form were widely produced in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly within the Neoclassical tradition.
• The combination of deep cobalt-blue porcelain bodies with gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts was characteristic of high-end decorative production of this period.
• Swan-form handles are a recognized Neoclassical motif, associated with classical mythology and commonly used in European decorative arts, furniture, and metalwork of the era.
• Gilt-bronze mounts were applied to porcelain vessels to enhance structural strength and elevate their decorative and material value.
• Such urns were typically produced as ornamental objects intended for display in formal interiors, including salons, galleries, and reception rooms.

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