Blue porcelain baluster vase decorated with two portraits of elegant women in medallions underlined by rows of gold pearls and two medallions with floral bouquets, all framed by two rows of blue pearls in relief. Fluted pilaster handles adorned with rows of pearls in relief and leafy crowns. The neck is decorated with garlands, the lid with a frieze of ovals and a pinecone grip. It stands on a square base with gilded edging and a leafy crown. Late 19th century H. 47 cm (Small chips) A vase with a damaged model is included.

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