Porphyry Vases

An Egyptian Porphyry Mortar Previously ormolu mounted Porphyry Italy 17th Century SIZE: 13cm high, 17cm dia. - 5¼ ins high, 6¾ ins dia. Provenance: Ex Private collection USA Ex Pr...

Chinese Dragon Motif Blue and White Porcelain Floor Vase, blue underglaze Qianlong mark to underside. 24.5" H x 1.5" Diameter.

Elegance in Stone and Gilt: A Large Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Egyptian Porphyry Vases, The gilt mounts 19th Century, the Porphyry, circa 1700's. Embark on a journey through time with this exceptional pair of Large French Ormolu-Mounted Egyptian Porphyry Vases – a harmonious union of history and artistry. The gilt mounts, crafted in the 19th century, pay homage to the opulence of the era while cradling the true treasures within – the Egyptian porphyry vases dating back to the 1700s. The porphyry, sourced from the enigmatic lands of Egypt, lends an air of ancient mystique to these majestic vases. Its rich, royal purple tones and intricate natural patterns echo the grandeur of ancient civilizations, infusing each piece with a palpable sense of history. The ormolu mounts, delicately worked and emblematic of 19th-century French craftsmanship, serve as a bridge between antiquity and the refined tastes of the Belle Époque. As you gaze upon these vases, you are invited to appreciate the confluence of two distinct epochs – the timeless allure of Egyptian antiquity...

This rare Pidocchioso grey porphyry vase, of antique form, which closely relate those visible on a design of an urn attributed to Louis-Jean Desprez (1743...

These impressive Blyberg porphyry vases demonstrate the strength and beauty that has made porphyry a prized material since antiquity. Porphyry is reno...

Signed Susse Frères on the mount Charming pair of baluster-shaped covered vases in porphyry and decorated with a chiselled and gilded bronze mount with...

An outstanding pair of porphyry covered urns attributed to H. Dasson, enriched with a gilt bronze mount consisting in a laurel wreath at the foot, lea...

This fine pair of neoclassical style vases are by Maison Millet, the renowned 19th century Paris-based firm, which was established in 1853. The vases are crafted in a vibrantly colo...

A near pair of ormolu mounted Swedish porphyry vases, early 19th century. The mounts are French.

Standing almost 24 inches tall these fine likely early 20th century Republic era vases feature underglaze deep blue decorations representing opposing cartouches with lively rendered ...

A fine pair of ewers in Porphyry and malachite with handles of bronze. 25cm Tall x 11cm Wide

Pair of Italian Grand Tour porphyry urns converted into lamps, early 1800s. These are likely based off of antique models. The Grand Tour was a traditional trip taken by aristocrat...