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Mauve Opaline Enamelled Box With Gilt-metal Mount, Murano, Late 19th Century
Oval-shaped covered box in mauve opaline glass, the hinged lid embellished with hand-painted polychrome enamel and gold decoration featuring a floral bouquet framed by rocaille scrolls and a leafy garland, with an engraved gilded metal mount.
Murano. Late 19th century.
H_9.5 cm W_12 cm D_8 cm
Perfect condition.
Art glassware in solid-colored opaline glass heightened with hand-painted polychrome enamels enjoyed great popularity in the late 19th century, highlighting the delicacy of pastel shades and the finesse of floral compositions.
Our piece fits into the production of dressing boxes and objets de vertu, illustrating refined gold and vivid color enameling on opalescent glass in highly sought-after violet tones.
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