Antique Brass & Pietra Dura Portrait Miniature Painting of George Washington, circa 1880 Recently Added Antique Japanese Meiji Period Blue

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Bottle Shaped Vase

the central black-splat heavily and deeply carved with acanthus leaves and flanked by turned supports

The miniature is finely painted and follows a self portrait work by the celebrated 18th century French portraitist

42" tall X 28" diameter (low: 22" diameter

The functioning automatic scale having a brass weighing pan to the front

Antique Brass & Pietra Dura Portrait Miniature Painting of George Washington, circa 1880 Recently Added Antique Japanese Meiji Period BlueA fine antique brass easel with Pietra Dura panels & three portrait miniature paintings, circa 1880. The brass easel of triangular form and finely pierced & engraved, having three oval hinged doors with hardstone Pietra Dura floral inlay. Each door encloses a miniature portrait, including one of George Washington and below two portraits of beautiful young women in 18th century dress. Very good condition.