German or English Aesthetic style rare exhibition piece vase, of Mettlach style, in gray clay with applied ornamentation consisting of large detailed frieze depicting beetles at war with gnomes, applied bees to the neck and silvered snake handles, likely made as an exhibition piece, circa 1880, makers mark with illegible initials on the bottom. 14" H x 8.5" Diameter.

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