State of Art Amphora Vase with Double Snake handles, icon model of the great designer Ernst August Leuteritz (1818 - 1893) from the year 1853 for Meissen Porzellan Manufaktur, in excellent antique condition. This magnificent amphora vase has two marvelous curling snakes handles on both sides, hand painted bouquet of flowers decorations to the front and back of the vase, heavy gilded on textured foot, middle and rim. This fabulous amphora vase from Ernst August Leuteritz “is a shining example of Meissen's historicism. Characteristic of this style is the liberal incorporation and even amalgamation of elements from preceding epochs, in particular from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods. This masterpiece of European … culture is nothing short of lavish, almost ostentatiously …with elaborate reliefs in 23-karat gold coating. Such elegant porcelain, often entirely covered with painted adornments and gold, was keeping in line with the appetite of that era's well-to-do bourgeoisie for displaying their wealth and status.”(Meissen.com) The amphora is in excellent condition, two grinding lines, marked with Meissen blue crossed swords mark, slightly faded of gold in some areas, barely visible, NO chips, NO cracks, and NO repairs, please see the pictures as they are part of description. Dimensions: Height: 27 cm Length with handles: 16,5 cm It will be very carefully and safely packed ! With love and respect for the porcelain - “ The White Gold “