A unique vintage Meissen style snake-handled vase. The amphora shaped body with a central ground has Watteau panels, hand-painted scenes of a courting couple on one side, and a bouquet of flowers on the other side. The neck of the vase as well as the other two sides of the body and the pedestal are also beautifully hand painted with flowers. It is mounted on a pedestal and the body is ornamented with gilted patterns and borders. The highlight of the vase are the twin-spiralling snake handles, each beautifully carved with elaborate details, including scales. The snake handles terminate at either end into acanthus leaves. Made in Germany, early 1900s.

~ Eina Ahluwalia

Approximate dimensions :

Length - 9.75 Inches

Width - 5.75 Inches

Depth -  Inches

Weight - 730 gms