A GERMAN PEACOCK VASE, DESIGNED BY GEORG FRIEDRICH SCHMITT (GERMAN 1859-1938), VASE PRODUCED BY ZSOLNAY, HUNGARY AND MOUNT PRODUCED BY ORION, GERMANY, CIRCA 1904-1905

of amphora form, with metal handles formed as peacocks, their tails grace the body of the vase, with a ornate border of foliate and floral scroll, the base is rounded with blue and green cabochons, all against an eosin glazed earthenware body, stamped Orion and numbered 272 20 under base; overall height: 25 cm (9 7/8 in.)

CONDITION
The vase appears in good stable original condition. The glazed surface with a few minor surface scratches. Craquelure and light surface soiling to the eosin body visible to the naked eye. Rubbing causing in minor losses to the rim of the vase. Inspection under UV shows scattered fluorescence around the handles and body of vase.

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