German Two-handled Porcelain Vase

Description:

German Two-handled Porcelain Vase, late 19th/early 20th century, with ivory ground and lustrous blue bands at neck and waist, with gilt rim, handles, overall jeweling, and cartouche of a peasant woman, signed "Ruth" on underside, with Dresden mark and spurious gold mark with crown, ht. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Some scattered losses to jeweling, mainly around base. Slight surface wear overall, good condition.


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