Vase in the Style of Royal Vienna
CultureAustrian
Date1850
MediumPorcelain with gilded pedestal and onyx top
DimensionsOverall: 77 1/2 × 17 × 17 inches (196.85 × 43.18 × 43.18 cm)
Credit LineSource unknown
Object numberR82-13 A-J
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DescriptionPorcelain vase made in three parts secured by interior rod; gilded pedestal with onyx top. Vienna blue beehive mark painted over glaze. Vase with deep, rich, cobalt blue ground decorated with elaborate gilding in geometric and floral patterns; neck and vase decorated with sepia paintings of classical scenes; full-color paintings on vase of "Hero and Leander" and "Alexander Gastmahl" identified by golf titled below; gilded pedestal with onyx top may not be original to this piece.
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