Posted 5 years ago
HalcyonDays
(11 items)
I'm thinking this might be a Greek revival ceramic wine decanter because of the subject matter - grapes and vines - and the narrow opening at the top. Could it have held a cork? It's glazed on the inside. Beautifully decorated with nice detail and glazed painting. Obviously, the background of the body is not glazed or painted. The glazed lion handle is very dark green. The face under the handle is most interesting. Under the spout (although not included in these photos) is a man helping another man, almost carrying him. I can't decide if he is injured or intoxicated, thus requiring assistance to stay upright and walk. Bottom marked in black Czecho-Slovakia., impressed Czechoslovakia, impressed 39, hand incised A, and handwritten in black with what looks like a 2. What do you think? In your opinion, is it a wine decanter or a standard pitcher? Maybe 1920 or so? And I wonder who made it. It's 7.75" high and 8" long from the tip of the spout to the interesting man's nose at the end. Looking forward to your thoughts.
Thank you, Broochman! I think it is too! I appreciate the comment!
Oh this is masterful, what a gorgeous piece and incredible find, congratulations! That lion handle is fantastic
This is giving more information about this piece:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/68294515_antique-teplitz-czechoslovakia-majolica-pottery-relief#&gid=1&pid=9
mp.kunst, again thank you. And thank you for everyone's comments. Will certainly post what I am able to find out!
I have no idea if you have found anything else but by chance I came across this website:
https://fineart.ha.com/itm/ceramics-and-porcelain/two-continental-pottery-ewers-and-a-vase-circa-1900marks-to-red-lion-jug-royal-copenhagen-denmark-blue-underglaze/a/5218-63102.s
Thank you again, mp.kunst! No, I haven't found anything remotely like this since you provided the first link for Live Auctioneers. So, there are several of these ewers in existence. I found mine at a thrift store with generous donors of high quality items. I paid $14 for it. Again, thank you. And regarding the mask, the link you provided did respond this week to say it was a poor attempt at carving an African mask.
Without really searching I still come across information on the internet that could be interesting for you:
https://www.porcelainmarksandmore.com/related/usa/newyork-08/index.php