Rococo Hand-Painted Porcelain Lidded Urn with Brass Base — Spiral Floral Vase

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a room with the authority of a grand lidded urn, and this Rococo-inspired hand-painted porcelain piece is no exception. Standing at an imposing 90 cm in height with a 39 cm diameter, it fills any space with the visual drama of an eighteenth-century French salon. Its swelling, vase-shaped body is animated by dynamic spiral flutes that alternate between deep crimson reserves and ivory-white ground panels — a compositional rhythm that draws the eye upward toward the domed, pineapple-finial lid and downward to the elaborate gilded brass sculptural base. This is a faithful interpretation of the Sèvres manufactory's most celebrated decorative tradition, where painted porcelain and chased metal mounts were united to create objects of extraordinary refinement.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is crafted from fine white porcelain, each piece individually hand-thrown and kiln-fired to achieve a smooth, vitreous surface that accepts delicate hand-painted decoration with precision. The crimson spiral bands are laid in multiple firings to achieve depth and richness of tone, while the intervening ivory panels are filled with intricate hand-painted polychrome floral bouquets — roses, forget-me-nots, and trailing vines rendered in the naturalistic style of eighteenth-century European porcelain painting. Gold-leaf banding at every major transition — the lid collar, the waist junction, and the circular foot — creates a rhythm of gilded accents that unifies the composition. The base is cast and hand-chased solid brass, featuring acanthus leaf scrollwork on the apron, and terminating in four bold lion's-paw feet — elements drawn directly from the Louis XV and early Louis XVI vocabulary of bronze doré furniture mounts.

Dimensions & Details

This lidded urn measures H 90 cm × D 39 cm, making it a statement centrepiece suited to console tables, entrance halls, grand reception rooms, and executive offices. The lid is removable, allowing the interior to be used for decorative dried botanicals or left empty. The piece weighs approximately 4 kg and ships with protective packaging. Brass finish is available in multiple colour variants to complement your interior scheme.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is conceived, crafted, and finished by master artisans in Egypt, drawing on generations of decorative arts expertise. The hand-painting of each floral panel is carried out by trained porcelain artists whose brushwork honours the tradition of European manufactory painting. The brass base is cast, hand-filed, and finished individually, ensuring no two pieces are identical. Brass & Wood's commitment to handcraft means that your urn carries within it the skill and care of human hands — an investment in genuine artisanal luxury that machine production cannot replicate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this urn made from?

The body and lid are crafted from fine white porcelain with hand-painted polychrome floral decoration and gold-leaf banding. The base and mounts are solid cast brass, hand-finished to your chosen colour variant (Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver).

Is any assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the brass base, porcelain column, and lidded urn body are shipped separately for safe transit and are fitted together upon delivery without tools.

Can this piece be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customisation on the brass finish colour and, on larger orders, modifications to the floral palette. Please contact our team to discuss bespoke requirements before placing your order.