Pair of amphora vases – Maison Barbedienne

Rare pair of amphora vases in matt silver and burnished bronze.
The square base is highlighted with a frieze of pearls. The vases have a finely carved body depicting an ancient offering scene with women. Double serpent handles entwined with a Bacchus head.

Attributed to the Manufacture de bronze Barbedienne à Paris.

French work around 1890.