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French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Porphyry and Ormolu Urns
$33,800per set
£25,765.64per set
€29,435.23per set
CA$47,561.37per set
A$52,094.44per set
CHF 27,427.73per set
MX$621,729.84per set
NOK 349,541.82per set
SEK 319,533.91per set
DKK 219,960.33per set
About the Item
A stunning and rare pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Porphyry and ormolu urns. The urns are raised by a square base with concave corners with richly chased foliate rosettes centering beautiful fitted interlocking patterns. Above a fine tied berried laurel band two impressive Greek key designed handles encase the striking Porphyry body. Each handle displays fluted patterns and rich foliate movements with a swaging berried laurel. The elegantly shaped neck displays a beaded ormolu band and an intricately chased foliate band while showcasing the beautiful Porphyry.
Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most prestigious stone for columns, vases, and other objects. The word “porphyry” comes from the Latin word for purple, which was the color of nobility to the Romans. Porphyry is considered the Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire. In the year 18 AD, the Roman Legionaire Caius Cominius discovered a beautiful purple stone in the eastern desert of Egypt. It was a deep purple color with flecks of larger white crystals and was perfect for carving. This porphyry quickly became the most prestigious stone for the elite of Rome and Byzantium. For centuries the Romans quarried this treasured stone at Mons Porphyrites Porphyry Mountain.
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 100001stDibs: LU949927729302
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