Austrian Egyptian-Revival Terra-cotta Vase

Description:

Austrian Egyptian-Revival Terra-cotta Vase, 19th century, baluster-form, with polychrome decoration, the neck with hieroglyph-type motifs, the body with applied heavily carved figures and an ibis, ht. 32 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Restorations to top rim, peacock feathers and surrounding footrim; scattered edge chips to relief.


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