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A Grand Ormolu-Mounted Verde Antico Marble Urns with Serpent Handles

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The grand and superb Ormolu-Mounted Verde Antico Marble Urns modeled with entwined serpent handles. The body applied with flowers swags jointed by a bow and the fluted foot is covered by an elaborate decoration. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 24 in. x 10 in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA092120-051stDibs: LU4745220861522

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