Ernst Wahliss
Golden Palms C0351
Inventory NumberC0351Size
17 1/2" H x 5 1/2" WMaterial
EarthenwarePeriod
Art NouveauCountry of Origin
AustriaYear Made
c1900Status
AvailableCondition
Perfect
Description
Designed by Paul Dachsel, this monumental, almost-cylindrical vase swells into two near-globes at the head and foot. The low-relief gold and green palm leaves at the top are likewise mirrored at the bottom, with connecting stems ornamenting the body. The underlying composition includes biomorphic areas of pebbled brown glaze upon a sandy tan and white background. The veins of the leaves are exaggerated, giving them a webbed appearance. The overall effect is exotic, suggesting a distant oasis. This piece, similar in conception to items by the Amphora company, clearly stands apart from Ernst Wahliss's Serapis Faience and Serapis Wahliss lines. Marks: GD43; stamped manufacturer's cypher; impressed 9062.
