Pair of Continental Bronze Lion Mask Mantel Urns

Late 19th century, patinated bronze, ovoid vase form featuring lion mask and unfurling foliate scrolled handles, foliate and floral relief decorated rim, shoulder, and basin, over a squared pedestal foot, unmarked.

12 x 6 1/4 x 3 in.

Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

Some areas of rubbing to patina; some nicks to body and feet; weighted undersides with some rust spotting.