Majolica hand vase
This majolica glazed vase is made up of a ladies hand holding a bunch of bullrushes which forms the vase part. Her wrist is clothed in a ruffled sleeve, over which is a beaded bracelet, and she has an unusual ring on her index finger. The vase is unmarked. It stands 218 mm (8.5 inches) high and has a diameter of 80 mm (3.25 inches) across the base. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. It would date from around 1860.
This majolica glazed vase is made up of a ladies hand holding a bunch of bullrushes which forms the vase part. Her wrist is clothed in a ruffled sleeve, over which is a beaded bracelet, and she has an unusual ring on her index finger. The vase is unmarked. It stands 218 mm (8.5 inches) high and has a diameter of 80 mm (3.25 inches) across the base. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. It would date from around 1860.
Description
This majolica glazed vase is made up of a ladies hand holding a bunch of bullrushes which forms the vase part. Her wrist is clothed in a ruffled sleeve, over which is a beaded bracelet, and she has an unusual ring on her index finger. The vase is unmarked. It stands 218 mm (8.5 inches) high and has a diameter of 80 mm (3.25 inches) across the base. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. It would date from around 1860.
