Antique German Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase

Antique German Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase

Circa 1895 – Marmorzellan

A striking Art Nouveau porcelain vase produced in Germany in the late 19th century by Marmorzellan.

This sculptural piece features classic Jugendstil design elements, including lion head mascarons, flowing botanical ornamentation in soft gilt, and distinctive lion paw feet. The elegant ivory porcelain body provides a beautiful contrast to the warm gold decoration, creating a refined decorative object typical of the Art Nouveau period.

Pieces like this were produced during the height of the European Art Nouveau movement and were often displayed in parlors or entryways as decorative vases or small pedestal forms.

Today it makes a beautiful accent on a bookshelf, console table, or styled vignette.

Details

• Authentic antique
• Circa 1895
• German porcelain
• Marmorzellan mark on base
• Art Nouveau / Jugendstil design
• Lion head mascarons
• Lion paw feet
• Gilded botanical decoration

Measurements

Height: 9 inches

Condition

Good antique condition with wear consistent with age.

There are two visible stress lines in the porcelain (shown in photos), along with minor wear to the gilded decoration and base feet. These imperfections are typical for porcelain pieces of this age and do not affect the stability of the vase.

Shipping

Carefully packed and shipped with protective padding to ensure safe arrival.