A delicate and rare German 19/20th Century handled opaline vase featuring the goddess Diana

DESCRIPTION

White opal glass, pink overlay, etched decoration.  Cylindrical body with a rounded base on a bulging round base. Drawn in neck with cup-shaped mouth. Applied curved handles made of clear glass. On the front side depiction of a hunting goddess Diana with bow and quiver in a chariot led by deer.

Verso: A decorative etched ornament in a round medallion.

Circumferential meandering band below neck and handles.

MAKER

Created by the Count Schaffgotsch'sche Josephinenhütte Glassworks factory

YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

c.1870

DIMENSIONS

H. 30 cm.

CONDITION

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