Antique Porcelain Neoclassical Griffin-Handled Amphora Urn Vase from KPM Berlin, 1890s

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A curated, collector-grade porcelain two-handled amphora vase by the prestigious königliche porzellan-manufaktur (kpm) berlin, dating to the wilhelminian / late … Read more A curated, collector-grade porcelain two-handled amphora vase by the prestigious königliche porzellan-manufaktur (kpm) berlin, dating to the wilhelminian / late imperial period (circa 1870–1918).

the neoclassical body (form no. 410) features a tiered square plinth base accented with brilliant gold bands, leading to two sculptural handles masterfully formed as stylized griffin or eagle heads.
the central white porcelain is exquisitely hand-painted with an asymmetrical bouquet of deutsche blumen (german wildflowers), including naturalistic poppies and asters, balanced by a botanical rendering of a butterfly on the neck.complete with the authentic underglaze cobalt blue sceptre mark and the overglaze iron-red imperial orb over 'k.p.m.', confirming premium decoration executed entirely in-house by a kpm master painter.

the classical body rises elegantly from a tiered square plinth foot decorated with rich gold bands, leading to a slender stem adorned with raised gilt stars.

the central white porcelain body is meticulously hand-painted with a vibrant, asymmetrical bouquet of deutsche blumen (german wildflowers), including naturalistic poppies, asters, and blue field blossoms. The neck features an isolated, detailed botanical rendering of a butterfly in flight.

flanking the upper body are two sculptural handles masterfully formed as stylized griffin or eagle heads, heavily accented with fine 24k gold leaf highlights.

technical details & base markings:manufacturer: königliche porzellan-manufaktur (kpm) berlin, germanyperiod: c. 1870 – 1918.

height: 27.5 cm (approx.10.8 inches)
width max 15 cm
weight 1100 gram

shape / model number: form 410
factory backstamps: features the underglaze cobalt blue sceptre mark alongside the overglaze iron-red imperial orb over 'k.p.m.' (the official factory mark indicating premium hand-painting executed entirely in-house).

workshop signatures: hand-written painter's monogram "m." in purple overglaze, paired with dark hand-written decorator/gilder numbers "125 / 410" and the gilder's initial mark.

condition report:the vase presents in excellent antique condition. The hand-painted floral enamels and delicate butterfly remain remarkably crisp, vibrant, and free of notable scratches. The 24k gilding exhibits minimal rubbing, retaining its brilliant burnished texture along the base and rims. No chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or professional restorations are detected on the delicate griffin ears or handles. This piece has an attribution mark,
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