Meissen - Horst Bretschneider - Limited Edition 05/25 - Hand-painted Water Lily Vase - Porcelain An exceptional limited-edition Meissen porcelain vase, hand-painted with a magnificent water lily composition and attributed to the renowned Meissen master painter Horst Bretschneider. This substantial sculptural vase features a softly graduated golden-yellow ground, decorated with a delicately painted white and pale violet water lily. The surrounding leaves and botanical details are richly enhanced with gold, creating a refined contrast between the luminous flower and the warm porcelain surface. The underside bears the underglaze-blue Meissen crossed-swords mark, the limited-edition number 05/25, the form and decoration numbers, and the painter’s identification markings. Only 25 examples of this edition were produced worldwide, making this a highly uncommon piece for serious Meissen collectors. The vase has a powerful physical presence, weighing approximately 1,530 grams, while the low, rounded form gives it an elegant and distinctly modern silhouette. It is accompanied by its original Meissen presentation box. Artist Horst Bretschneider was one of Meissen’s highly skilled porcelain painters, recognised for his sophisticated floral painting and precise decorative technique. Dimensions Height: approximately 13.5 cm Width: approximately 20 cm × 19.5 cm Weight: approximately 1,530 g Condition The vase is in excellent, near-mint collector’s condition. No chips, cracks, repairs or crazing have been observed. The original Meissen presentation box is included and shows minor surface wear consistent with storage and age. Please note that the original paper certificate is not included. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. Shipping The vase and its original presentation box will be packed separately with great care and placed inside a strong double-box packaging system. Shipping will be fully tracked and insured.