Pair of Early 19 th century Blue porcelain China vases

Pair of blue and white porcelain vases (china) with two handles and gilt-bronze mounts.
These baluster-shaped vases are decorated with a floral motif set against a "cracked ice" (*glace craquelée*) background; the design features lobed elements, and the vases are topped with handles in the form of foliate scrolls. The base, which follows the lines of the vase, is adorned with a molding of interlaced ribbons, embellished with upward-pointing acanthus leaf motifs. Provenance: France. Period: early 19th century.

Height: 44.5 cm; width: 25.5 cm