Vase stand with rams’ heads and carved neoclassical decoration

French or Dutch

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Seventeenth and eighteenth century prints and drawings indicate that Asian vases and monumental fish bowls were placed on such gilt wood brackets as parade display objects. Especially important monumental Asian porcelain vases were shown on ornate stand like the present example.

Vase stand with rams’ heads and carved neoclassical decoration, Gilded wood, French or Dutch

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