Pair Of Baccarat Pink Opaline Vases, Japanese Decor, 1860s Period

Pair of opaline pink glass vases from Baccarat, renowned for its fine glassware in the 19th century. The hand-painted decoration of swallows and cherry blossoms reflects an Asian (Japanese) influence, very fashionable in French decorative arts of this period; the pink opaline color has a beautiful translucency and a glossy finish. The hand-painted decoration displays fine and realistic details of the birds and branches, very high-quality work, the elegant shape, the harmonious curve and the flared neck are typical of the Baccarat style. This is a model listed in old catalogs - 1860s period