Japanese Engraved Crystal Vase Attributed To Made By Maison l'Escalier De Cristal

Engraved crystal vase, mid-19th century with Japanese decor Vases attributed to the house "L'Escalier de Cristal" in Paris, unsigned Quadrangular baluster shape engraved with birds and cherry trees Encased at the base in a gilded bronze frame in Japanese style . The Crystal Staircase is an old Parisian house created by Marie Desarnaud in 1804. Famous during the Restoration, she was the first merchant of her time to offer clocks, candelabras and ornamental vases that combine cut crystal and bronze. golden The crystal staircase at the Universal Exhibition of 1867 revived the taste for Sino-Japanese art Many pieces of furniture and ornamental objects were then made in this style but adapted to European taste These vases would be part of these Japanese productions from the middle of the 19th century Very small chips at the base (invisible with the mount) see photos