Pair of brass vases decorated with an oriental frieze, with enameled decoration of birds in medallions on a black-veined brown marble background, in the manner of Chinese cloisonné. Collars underlined by a frieze of purple foliage on a gilded background. Moulded rims and quadripod bases in patinated metal. Former oil lamp bodies. Late 19th century. H. 38 cm. Wear, oxidation and accidents to mounts.