3241 - KPM Berlin small ceremonial vase with soft-painting

KPM Berlin small ceremonial vase with soft-painting pale underglaze blue sceptre and red orb mark 1870-1945, embossed and brush marks as well as a year mark for 1921, a two-piece, baluster-shaped lidded vase with a round foot and a slightly tapered ovoid body, richly decorated with partly sculpted relief motifs of acanthus leaves, rocaille motifs, two female heads connected by drapery beneath the two handles, and subtle floral embellishments; on both sides, a naturalistic bouquet of flowers in fine polychrome overglaze painting with white highlights, apricot-coloured ground, colour and gold decoration as well as gold rims; in good condition for its age, with the floral decoration partially and skilfully restored; H 21.5 cm.