Large Opaline Glass Vase Decorated With A Bird And Blackberries, Bearing A Monogram, Late 19th

Large Opaline Glass Vase with Bird and Blackberry Decoration — Circa 1880–1900

Elegant milky-white opaline glass vase with an elongated ovoid body, rounded shoulders and a straight neck outlined with a fine dark rim.

The painted polychrome decoration depicts a black-and-white bird perched on a bramble branch bearing blackberries. Green and purple foliage, long slender leaves and soft blue-green plant silhouettes form a continuous design extending around the vase.

The asymmetrical composition and natural motifs reflect the Japonisme taste of the late 19th century.

The decoration bears a painted monogram, apparently reading “G. H.” The decorator and manufactur remain unidentified. No visible maker’s mark beneath the base.

Period: late 19th century, circa 1880–1900.
Material: opaline glass with painted polychrome decoration.
Dimensions: height 33 cm; neck diameter 11 cm; base diameter 11 cm.

Condition: in good overall condition, with light signs of use and some surface rubbing visible in the photographs.