pair of altar cups / decorative vases in pierced white porcelain

Porcelains of Paris / pair of altar cups / decorative vases in pierced white porcelain with rich gilding, mounted on a square gilded pedestal, in classical/neoclassical style, mid-19th century, inspired by ancient porcelain (Empire style) Object: pair of altar cups / cassolettes / compotiers. Material: pierced white porcelain. Decoration: bright gilding. Shape: Pierced basket cup. Baluster foot. Square base. Dimensions: Height: ~14–15 cm. Width: ~16–17 cm. Depth: ~16–17 cm. Condition: Small visible wear to gilding. Signs of use inside. No breakage. Manufacture: France. Period: approximately 1850–1870.