A J & L. Lobmeyr gilded and enamelled two-handled vase with cursive inscription, signed with monogram, Vienna, late 19th Century

the body of compressed globular form with a cylindrical neck and two small loop handles, on a short, splayed foot, decorated with cobalt blue, dark blue, green, turquoise, white and black enamel and gilt, the neck with intertwining carnations, the shoulder with calligraphic cartouches divided by a lobed arch containing stemming tulips and carnations, with abundant carnation stems to both sides, signed with monogram of J. & L. Lobmeyr to underside of base

In good condition, some light rubbing to gilding, as viewed.
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inscriptions

Repeat of clearly written:

ma sha' allah

'What God Wills'