Vase - Earthenware
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French faience lunar flask signed Riga, Art Nouveau, from ca. 1900–1910, 26 cm high, 19 cm wide, 5 cm deep, weighing 783 g, with hand-painted green floral motifs and gold detailing; overall good condition with age-related wear, gilt faded in several spots, and a tiny chip.
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Description from the seller
Magnificent moon-shaped ceramic bottle with a floral motif, signed Riga — Art Nouveau, France, 1890–1910.
Good overall condition
Normal wear due to age and use.
Please note:
- gold leaf worn away in several places.
- tiny chip (see last photo)
Dimensions :
Height: 26 cm
Width: 19 cm
Thickness: 5 cm
Weight: 783 g
Identification:
This antiquity is a ceramic gourd-shaped vessel with a wide, flat body, resting on a slightly hexagonal foot. It features hand-painted green floral motifs, accented with gold leaf details and scrolls. The gourd has a small neck with a gilded rim and four small green and gold appliqué loops applied to the sides. The glaze shows a light crazing characteristic of faience, as well as some wear on the edges and base. The style reflects the Art Nouveau aesthetic with naturalistic floral motifs and ornamental borders.
Function:
Originally designed as decorative vessels, lunar flasks were often used to contain liquids, but were primarily admired as works of art and ornamental objects.
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The seller guarantees that he has acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws.
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The seller will ensure that all necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged.
He will inform the buyer of its condition if it takes more than a few days.
Magnificent moon-shaped ceramic bottle with a floral motif, signed Riga — Art Nouveau, France, 1890–1910.
Good overall condition
Normal wear due to age and use.
Please note:
- gold leaf worn away in several places.
- tiny chip (see last photo)
Dimensions :
Height: 26 cm
Width: 19 cm
Thickness: 5 cm
Weight: 783 g
Identification:
This antiquity is a ceramic gourd-shaped vessel with a wide, flat body, resting on a slightly hexagonal foot. It features hand-painted green floral motifs, accented with gold leaf details and scrolls. The gourd has a small neck with a gilded rim and four small green and gold appliqué loops applied to the sides. The glaze shows a light crazing characteristic of faience, as well as some wear on the edges and base. The style reflects the Art Nouveau aesthetic with naturalistic floral motifs and ornamental borders.
Function:
Originally designed as decorative vessels, lunar flasks were often used to contain liquids, but were primarily admired as works of art and ornamental objects.
There is no text to translate.
The seller guarantees that he has acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws.
related to the property of cultural goods
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged.
He will inform the buyer of its condition if it takes more than a few days.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
France
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
