A LARGE GILT RUBY RED GLASS VASE WITH A MINIATURE PORTRAIT ROUNDEL
Possibly Bohemia, Czech Republic, late 19th - 20th century

Of typical baluster-like shape, resting on a circular flat base, rising to a tall everted neck with reinforced rim, the ruby red body painted in gold with an dense Islamic-inspired vegetal motif with scrolling trellis, foliage, acorns, stylised split palmettes and flowers, the centre of the body with an oval Western portrait miniature with a young girl with curly dark blonde hair, blue eyes and fair skin, 46cm high.