"Large Paul Dachsel Amphora Water Lillies Vase Art Nouveau Circa 1900"
A Large Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel large Amphora vase decorated with water lilies; attributed to Paul Dachsel, Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia; c. 1903; neck of vase with stems of leaves forming four small gilt handles; four large gilt stem handles on body below; vibrant glazes of gold, blue, pink and green; base with impressed crown mark, "Amphora" in oval, "Austria" in oval, and "3942 / 50"; Biography: See "Monsters and Maidens", Vreeland, p. 196 and "Ceramics from the House of Amphora 1890-1915", R. Scott, p 141. 18 inches (45.8cm) Tall by 10 inches (25.5cm) Wide.
Creator: Paul Dachsel (Maker)
Dimensions: Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
Style: Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Pottery
Place of Origin: Austria
Period: 1900-1909
Date of Manufacture: 1900
Condition: Excellent