Exclusive Collection Vase with Snake Handles Flower Bouquet

The "Vase with Snake Handles - Flower Bouquet" with its distinguished royal blue ground ranks among the iconic masterpieces of the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, embodying the spirit of the 19th century-a period in which art, craftsmanship, and technical innovation flourished in perfect harmony.

Inspired by the great World's Fairs in London, Paris, and Chicago, which in the 19th century became international showcases of artistic excellence, Meissen's modeler Ernst August Leuteritz (1818-1893) created a form that remains to this day an epitome of representational porcelain art. Deeply impressed by the works exhibited at the first World's Fair in London in 1851, Leuteritz designed a vase that united antique elegance with modern virtuosity: the legendary Vase with Snake Handles.

Its name derives from the gracefully coiled handles shaped as serpents-symbols of power, grace, and seduction. The form itself was inspired by vessels of ancient Rome, yet through Meissen's artistry, it was transformed into a consummate creation of 19th-century historicism.

In this version, the vase captivates with its deep royal blue background, upon which a masterfully painted bouquet of flowers glows in brilliant colors. The finely detailed overglaze painting lends the blossoms an almost tangible vitality, while delicate gold embellishments accentuate the elegance of the design.

Since the 19th century, the Vase with Snake Handles has adorned the salons and collections of Europe and America as a symbol of refined luxury and artistic perfection. It represents Meissen's enduring dedication to uniting historical form, technical mastery, and artistic imagination into a timeless work of art.