Antique Black Porcelain Vase Hand Painted with Pink Floral Motif and Gold Handles 12 Inch Mantel Decor Spill Vase

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Antique Black Porcelain Vase Hand Painted with Pink Floral Motif and Gold Handles 12 Inch Mantel Decor

This is a 12-inch tall antique porcelain vase in the urn or mantel form, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century (c. 1890–1910). The piece features a black ground glaze with hand-painted pink floral blossoms with green foliage, accented by gilt highlights. The vase is finished with a scalloped flared rim trimmed in gold and has applied scroll handles in gilt with additional relief detailing at the base.

Although in the stylistic tradition of Old Paris porcelain, this example more closely aligns with Continental export porcelain from the German or Bohemian regions, where heavy black glazes, gilt ornamentation, and molded bases were especially popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

During the late 19th century, Continental porcelain factories produced elegant mantel vases and urns to emulate the refined tradition of Paris porcelain while catering to the rising export market. The use of black grounds with bright floral sprays reflects a shift toward dramatic contrasts and fashionable décor for parlors and mantel displays. Collectors today value these vases for their bold color palette, hand-painted artistry, and decorative versatility.


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