Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloissoné Enamel Urns Signed “F. Barbedienne”

A very nice pair of gilt bronze mounted cloissoné enamel urns signed “F. Barbedienne”. The body is decorated with polychrom floral branches, flowers and birds on a black background. The mounts made in pierced gilt bronze, the lids are ornated with Foo dogs. They are quite characteristic of the Chinese-style creations made by Ferdinand Barbedienne in the second half of the 19th century. France, circa 1880.

Size, overall dimensions:
H 45 cm x W 13 cm x D 13 cm
H 17” 3/4 x W 5” x D 5″