Pair of vases (vases cuir) ca. 1765–70 Sèvres Manufactory French The curious form of these vases was inspired by pilgrim flasks made of leather-encase gourds intended for carrying water. The modeling realistically creates the impression of cut leather panels laced together, enclosing an inner container. The painted decoration makes no reference, however, to the function of the pilgrim flasks; the figures of Cupid and Psyche are based on popular sculptures by Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716–1791).[Jeffrey H. Munger, 2007]. Pair of vases (vases cuir) 200572

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