Vintage Castilian Imports Yellow Crackle Porcelain Urn With Bronze Figural Handles, 18" x9.5"x7"

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An absolute triumph of classical estate elegance, this monumental 18-inch porcelain and bronze ormolu urn was produced by the highly … Read more An absolute triumph of classical estate elegance, this monumental 18-inch porcelain and bronze ormolu urn was produced by the highly collectible design house, Castilian Imports. Inspired directly by the legendary 19th-century French Sèvres porcelain tradition, this substantial 13-pound accent piece seamlessly anchors high-end Chinoiserie, Grandmillennial, and Traditional interiors.

ARTISANAL CRAFTSMANSHIP & DETAILS
The vase body features an extraordinarily rich, canary-yellow porcelain background accented with a beautiful, fine-network crackle glaze texture. The central decorative shield showcases an intricate, hand-painted cobalt blue floral and foliate spray, providing a striking high-contrast color palette.

Flanking the porcelain urn are two magnificent, heavy cast-bronze ormolu handles sculpted into classical seated female figures draped over the rim. The entire neoclassical silhouette rests securely upon a heavy, matching tiered square porcelain and bronze plinth base, giving the piece immense structural presence.

Whether positioned as a singular focal masterpiece on a mahogany entry console, a dining room sideboard, or paired on a formal fireplace mantel, this heavy statement urn brings immediate European manor prestige to a room.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Height: 18.0 inches
• Width: 9.5 inches (Handle to Handle)
• Depth: 7.0 inches
• Weight: Solid and substantial at approximately 13.2 lbs.

✨ CONDITION REPORT
Exquisite vintage estate condition. The high-gloss crackle glaze and hand-painted cobalt details remain perfectly crisp and vibrant. The cast bronze mounts exhibit a rich, authentic time-earned patina with zero structural fractures or modern repairs. The interior porcelain core is exceptionally clean. Marked with the official Castilian Imports stamped hallmark on the underside.

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Castilian Imports, Inc. was a Houston-based company specializing in importing and distributing high-end home decor, giftware, and accessories, often influenced by traditional Chinese antiques. Founded in 1977 as a brassware and gift accessories import business in Mississippi, it was acquired in 1989 and relocated to Houston, Texas. Under the new leadership, the company expanded its product range to include porcelain, crystal, glass, wood, silver, and brassware, focusing on handcrafted, innovative, and traditional designs. The company saw significant growth, particularly between 1992 and 2007, and was known for quality craftsmanship and unique, culturally diverse offerings such as decorative boxes, vases, candle holders, and figurines. However, Castilian Imports, Inc., incorporated in Texas in 1990, is no longer active, according to public records. See less