A profusely decorated majolica vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, Bohemia, late 19th/20th century, the opulent vase with a spherical body, flaring rim and extravagant handles decorated with scroll and floral motifs in mostly brown and caramel tones upon a matt sage green ground, cartouche with W.S & S in relief underside, with impressed numerals 2383, 15.55 in. high
- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
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