PARIS Pair of Medici vases with polychrome decoration in two gold reserves. On one side, portraits of "Melle de Loraine" for one and "Melle de Fontanges" for the other, on the other side, houses in lake landscapes. Frieze of leaves in gold amati between the two reserves. Gold background on the entire outer surface of the vases. Gilded bronze mount forming a base. Early 19th century Wear of the gold and chips Height 23,8 cm and diameter 14,5 cm

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