A VIENNA-STYLE BLUE-GROUND TWO-HANDLED VASE AND COVER LATE 19TH CENTURY

reserved around the flattened body with a wide gold-ground band painted with classical figures of philosophers and figures representing the Arts and Sciences, affixed on either side with a gilt foliate scroll handle and raised on a separate high oval base, pseudo shield mark printed in blue and Austria in red, script inscription 'Das goldene Zeitalter'. 3 pieces.

Some minor wear to the gilt handles and tip of the knop; otherwise in generally good condition.
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