German earthenware pottery handled vase/ urn, Villeroy & Boch - Mettlach, c.1890, in the Aesthetic taste, acanthus leaf-form handles above female masks, central cameo style portrait medallions signed in cast M. Hein (Matthias Hein, German, 1859-1932), model no. 1978, impressed "Abbey" mark underfoot, approx 13.25"h, 12"w, 10.25"d, 9lbs Start Price: $150.00

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1.1.24-LOT – 1246-a UV examination was unremarkable, there are no apparent chips or cracks, only some light glaze imperfections, minor crazing and light wear underfoot, I have taken images for your review, although it may have had a lid at one time, this piece is not accompanied by a lid

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