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Creator(s): Ernst Wahliss Alexandra Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

A garniture of three vases. The handles on the vases are in the form of branches. The center front has a dark blue painted panels containing a standing nude female. This woman is standing in a large shell like Venus. She raises her arms above her head and she has long hair. The back panel is plain with openwork at the neck. It has medallions containing mauve flowers. It is surrounded by ecru bands and the details are gilded.

Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Vienna, Austria
Date made:
ca. 1899-1918
Size:
31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
26.242.1
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK underneath in red: TURN, EW and VIENNA crossed in a shield; made in Austria; signed: RP
Credit line:
Gift of General Foods, 1978