Enamelled Metal Vase with Birds and Bee Motif
France, 19th Century
An exquisite example of craftsmanship, this pearled and enamelled metal vase features delicately hand-painted panels: one depicting a bird amid foliage, the other showing flowers with a symbolic bee—an emblem famously associated with Napoleon's reign. Each scene is double framed with a border of applied faux pearls and enamel. The vivid blue enamel interior contrasts beautifully with the gilt-bronze mounts, which include scrolled handles and an ornate footed base.
Dimensions: Height 30 cm, Width 29 cm
