Lidded vase - Opaline glass
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A very large antique hand-painted opaline glass lid vase on a foot, about 49 cm high, in beige/ivory opaline glass with rich enamel floral decoration including a large pink peony, in European Chinoiserie style dating to c. 1880–1920; origin France or Bohemia; weight about 1756 g; good condition with age wear and gilded edge wear.
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An extraordinarily large antique, hand-painted opaline glass lid vase / urn on a pedestal, about 49 cm high.
Material: Beige/ivory-colored opaline glass (milk glass).
Decoration: Luxurious and visibly hand-painted floral decoration (enamel) with a large pink peony, surrounded by floral motifs and refined gold relief accents.
Style: European Chinoiserie (inspired by Asian porcelain art). Provenance: France or Bohemia (Czech Republic).
Dating: Circa 1880 - 1920 (Fin de Siècle / Art Nouveau period).
Features: Subtle, as is usual for opaline glassware from this period. An outstanding decorative collectible object.
Weight about: 1756 grams
Height about: 49 cm with lid. Measurements and weight may vary slightly.
In good condition with signs of use characteristic of age, such as wear to the gilded edges.
Floral decorations are without wear.
See photos for a good impression; they are part of this description.
Carefully packed and insured for shipping.
An extraordinarily large antique, hand-painted opaline glass lid vase / urn on a pedestal, about 49 cm high.
Material: Beige/ivory-colored opaline glass (milk glass).
Decoration: Luxurious and visibly hand-painted floral decoration (enamel) with a large pink peony, surrounded by floral motifs and refined gold relief accents.
Style: European Chinoiserie (inspired by Asian porcelain art). Provenance: France or Bohemia (Czech Republic).
Dating: Circa 1880 - 1920 (Fin de Siècle / Art Nouveau period).
Features: Subtle, as is usual for opaline glassware from this period. An outstanding decorative collectible object.
Weight about: 1756 grams
Height about: 49 cm with lid. Measurements and weight may vary slightly.
In good condition with signs of use characteristic of age, such as wear to the gilded edges.
Floral decorations are without wear.
See photos for a good impression; they are part of this description.
Carefully packed and insured for shipping.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Glass type
Opaline glass
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
49 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
10 cm
Diameter
18 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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