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In French, a "cassolette" refers to an open vase in which perfumes were incensed. By extension, this name is also given to ornamental vases of the same shape.
This pair of elegant deep-blue porcelain "cassolettes" is adorned with lions' heads and a pinecone.
Style
Napoléon III
Period
Late 19th century
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Style: Napoleon III
Nephew of Napoleon I, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was elected President of the Second Republic in 1848 before becoming Emperor Napoleon III in 1852 following a coup d'etat.
Napoleon III style is one of the most interesting even if nothing is really novel with elements borrowed from preceding styles. Based on the taste of the period, Japanese, Chinese and Oriental art brings a richness, abundance and eclecticism specific to this period.
Dimensions:
Height: 35 cm
Base: 13 X 13 cm
Vase diameter: 18 cm
