Exquisite Pair of Bohemian Style Gilt-Decorated Opaque White and Ruby Glass Portrait Vases
Bohemian Glass
$2,800.00
An ornate pair of ruby red bohemian glass portrait vases with white enamel, gold painted ornament and lithograph printed portraits. Bohemia, now known as the Czech Republic, is renowned for its ornate decorative glass, which has been produced in the region since the 13th century. It consistently rivaled Venetian glass, due to its strength and brilliant color.
This pair is adorned with two female lithograph printed portraits of european beauties wearing dresses in styles which were popular at the time. Fine detailed gold painted ornament.
Origin: Bohemia
Date: 19th century
Dimension: 11 inches high