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Pair of "Paniers de Crabes" Majolica Vases, France, circa 1900

$8,061.63per set
£5,958.62per set
€8,160per setVAT Included
CA$11,119.08per set
A$11,184.18per set
CHF 6,516.71per set
MX$136,262.86per set
NOK 74,946.43per set
SEK 76,880.01per set
DKK 51,841.95per set

About the Item

Enchanting and amusing pair of pleasingly rotund Barbotine vases, representing crabs forming a ring around woven baskets. The inspiration is taken from the French expression "un panier de crabes", the English translation of which is something like "a nest of vipers".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Isle Sur La Sorgue, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU937710703163

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