Boch Frères - Raymond Chevalier - Vase - Earthenware - Vase BFK

A one -handled ewer - shaped vase in fine earthenware from the Belgian manufactory Boch Frères La Louvière , featuring a polychrome maritime decoration on a marbled cobalt blue background . This design registered under number D 5468 was created by Raymond Chevalier , successor to Charles Catteau . The main side of the piece depicts an enameled pattern showing a mermaid with long golden hair riding a green sea dragon , near a fishing net , set against a background of golden stars . The reverse of the body is decorated with a stylized nave or drakkar sailing on waves , topped by a colorful scroll of smoke . The slender neck flares towards the top , and the curved handle as well as the circular base receive a finish enhanced with fine gold . Underneath the base , the piece is fully enameled in blue and bears the official golden circular stamp Made in Belgium Boch Frères La Louvière Fabrication Belge surrounding a floral pattern , completed by the design number D 5468 written in fine gold within a rectangular cartouche . Regarding dimensions and weight , this vase features a height of 21 cm and a maximum body diameter of 12 cm , with a total weight of 900 g . The general state of preservation is good and the structure shows no cracks or chips on the earthenware body . The visual examination highlights slight losses of gilding and normal superficial wear marks on the fine gold handle , while the polychrome enameling and main body decorations remain perfectly preserved . Shipping is exclusively reserved for member countries of the continental European Union , and no delivery can be guaranteed to island destinations or overseas territories .