A pair of antique ivory Empire vases, 19th century

Para vases from the Empire style in ivory and gold, circa 1800, with two handles, palm vases, made of carved wood with botanical motifs in the Empire style, decorated with ivory-colored lacquer and noble gold. The round vases rest on a square base adorned with geometric grooves, which were added later to the original vase.

Like most altar furnishings, the back of the vases is unadorned. Originally, they were placed on the side altar, against the wall, so that worshippers could view them only from the front, not from behind. The overall condition is good, with signs of wear consistent with dating to the early 19th century. One handle has been restored. They could serve as magnificent bases for antique Empire-style lamps.

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