A J. and L. Lobmyer enamelled 'Turkish-style' two-handled vase Meyr's Neffen, Adolf, circa 1878

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Description

JLL monogram in white enamel and 16. in gilding
20.8cm., 8 1/8 in.

made for the Turkish market, designed by Machytka and Schmoranz, from the Arabian series, the ovoid form with cylindrical neck and everted foot, applied with two loop handles and decorated overall, in the Iznik style, with stylised carnations and foliage within scrolling bands, heightened in gilding

Catalogue Note

For the type and an illustration of the original design in the Museum für angewandte Kunst, Vienna, see the catalogue, 'J. & L. Lobmeyr, Zwischen Tradition und Innovation', pp.104-105, figs.29d.