Flower pot - Patinated bronze - Height: 49 cm

This antique vase is a decorative amphora or cassolette, likely of French origin from the 19th century.

This specific example is characterized by:

• Material: A dark, patinated metal pot with rich mounts of gilded bronze (also called ormolu).

• Design: The vase features a twisted (spiraled) relief on the body and is equipped with lush, openwork handles in Louis XV- or Empire-style.

• Details: It rests on a richly decorated bronze foot with acanthus leaves and has an openwork bronze rim at the top.

Such vases were often used as a set (pendant) on a mantel or sideboard, sometimes also serving as a base for a lamp.

The vase is marked LV.

The vase is certainly in good condition for its age, neat and complete, with of course some signs of use.