A BERLIN K.P.M. POWDER-PINK GROUND SNAKE-HANDLED VASE

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A BERLIN K.P.M. POWDER-PINK GROUND SNAKE-HANDLED VASE
CIRCA 1860, BLUE SCEPTRE AND SEAL MARK, INCISED D

Of baluster form, the handles as paired coiled snakes rising from an acanthus terminal, the gilt neck and body chased with bands of laurel, painted in rich enamels with a loose bouquet and scattered flowers on the powder-pink ground, restored chip to socle, the body cracked in two places, enamels flaking
13 5/8in. (34.5cm.) high