Antique MZ Austria Porcelain Vase Hand Painted Pink Cabbage Roses 12\" Victorian For Sale

Antique MZ Austria Porcelain Vase Hand Painted Pink Cabbage Roses 12\" VictorianItem Specifics

• Brand:MZ Austria (Moritz Zdekauer)
• Type:Vase
• Material:Porcelain / China
• Production Technique:Hand Painted
• Era:Victorian / Art Nouveau (1884-1909)
• Subject:Cabbage Roses / Floral
• Item Height:12 inches
• Color:Pink, Green, Cream, Apricot
• Handmade:Yes
• Original/Licensed Reproduction:Original
• Country/Region of Manufacture:Austria / Bohemia

DescriptionStunning Antique MZ Austria 12\" Hand-Painted Porcelain Rose Vase (Circa 1884-1909)Up for sale or buy-it-now is a gorgeous, authentic turn-of-the-century European porcelain cabinet vase. This piece features a beautifully molded, undulating square-to-ruffled rim highlighted with a delicate gold gilt edge.Artistry & Design:
The vase features exceptional hand-painted decoration in the classic Victorian / Art Nouveau style. Large, soft-focused pink cabbage roses and delicate rosebuds drape across the body, set against a masterful, blended background that transitions seamlessly from deep sage green at the top down into soft ivory and warm apricot tones. The execution perfectly embodies the American Porcelain Art Movement of the late 1890s.Maker’s Mark:
The bottom features the authentic greenMZ Austriabackstamp (a double-headed crowned eagle over the word \"Austria\"), used by the Moritz Zdekauer factory in Altrohlau, Bohemia between1884 and 1909. This piece was purchased as a premium white factory blank and decorated by a talented turn-of-the-century porcelain artisan.Condition Details:

• Exterior:Excellent antique condition. The porcelain is structurally sound with NO chips, cracks, or hairline fractures. The hand-painted mineral colors remain vibrant with minimal overglaze wear. The gold trim on the rim is largely intact with only faint, expected age-related rubbing.
• Interior:Shows some dark mineral ring staining and residue at the very bottom from historical use with water/real flowers (see photos). This does not impact display value.
• Height:12 inches
• Shape:Tall, gently flared body with a stylized ruffled rim.

A magnificent statement piece perfect for a Victorian parlor display, an Art Nouveau collection, or a lover of fine antique European china.Please review all high-resolution photos as they serve as the final descriptor of condition.