GERMANY, Berlin - Lot 418

GERMANY, Berlin Large ovoid vase on octagonal pedestal, with two scrolled handles ending in a bird's head on a gold background. On the front, a military leader, with a few companions behind him, hands an oliphant to a noble lady in medieval dress. on the steps of her palace. On the other side, a ball depicting a dancing couple surrounded by the court. These scenes, set in two gold-hemmed reserves, stand out against a cream background accented with stylized swans, trellises and gold floral lambrequins. Gold braid and fillet on the pedestal. Marked in blue with a scepter. Chips on the upper rim, missing handle support, gold wear. 20th century circa 1980. H. 86 cm (Two small chips on the neck, missing handle support) Expert : Manuela Finaz de Villaine