{"product_id":"sevres-style-porcelain-lidded-urn-hand-painted-mythological-cartouche","title":"Sèvres-Style Porcelain Lidded Urn - Hand-Painted Mythological Cartouche","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular kind of authority that a tall covered urn carries when placed in a room. It arrests the eye, draws it upward along a silhouette that has been refined over centuries, and then holds it — suspended — on a scene painted as carefully as any panel on a gallery wall. This piece draws from the design vocabulary of the great French royal porcelain tradition, faithfully reproducing the deep wine-ground urn form that became the defining decorative statement of late 18th-century French interiors. The oval cartouche on the body — framing two classical figures in a soft palette of blues, ivory, and rose — is painted in the manner of the allegorical scenes that once decorated the apartments of Versailles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is crafted in high-fired porcelain, its ground colour a rich, saturated wine that serves as a foil for the hand-painted cartouche panels. Each oval reserve is individually painted by hand, depicting mythological or allegorical figures rendered with the fine brushwork characteristic of the Sèvres tradition. The gilded brass mounts — cast and finished by hand — frame the neck, shoulder, foot, and lid with pierced and scrolled ornament drawn from the Neoclassical decorative vocabulary: acanthus scrolls, foliate borders, and mask handles that flow organically from the urn's shoulder. The finial atop the lid is turned and gilded, providing a point of visual termination that balances the elaborately mounted base. Handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in the European classical tradition, this piece is produced at Brass \u0026amp; Wood with no Assembly required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe urn stands at a commanding height designed to function as a vertical accent on a console table, a pair of bookshelves flanking a fireplace, or a purpose-built pedestal in a reception hall. The pierced gallery on the lid rim, the repeat gilt diaper pattern on the wine ground, and the figural handles are consistent across all variant finishes. Weight: 4 kg. SKU: ANTVAS7788.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece that leaves the Brass \u0026amp; Wood atelier is the product of hands that have studied and internalized the grammar of European classical ornament. The hand-painting on this urn is not a print or a transfer — it is applied stroke by stroke, figure by figure, by painters who understand that a mythological scene is not decoration but narrative. The brass mounts are cast, filed, and finished individually. This is what separates a decorative object from a decorative statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this urn made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is high-fired porcelain with hand-painted cartouche panels. The mounts, handles, lid gallery, finial, and base fittings are cast brass with a gilded finish. No marble or wood components are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The urn arrives fully assembled. The lid rests in place and requires no attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization options including alternative brass finish colours. Contact our team to discuss bespoke requirements before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":49186312028411,"sku":"ANTVAS7788-gold","price":58219.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":49186312061179,"sku":"ANTVAS7788-silver","price":58261.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Gold","offer_id":49186312093947,"sku":"ANTVAS7788-antique-gold","price":50725.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/sevres-style-porcelain-lidded-urn-hand-painted-front.png?v=1786877301","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-ae\/products\/sevres-style-porcelain-lidded-urn-hand-painted-mythological-cartouche","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}