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Limoges Enamel Vase with Bott Decoration, circa 1890

A 'Limoges Enamel' decorated vase, circa 1890, possibly a Minton blank, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, of circular flask shape with a pair of handles between the mouth and shoulders, the mouth and foot of matching bilobed outline, cobalt blue ground with gilt handles, rim, and foot, the front with a gilt-framed cartouche finely decorated in white enamel with a winged putto driving a chariot drawn by a pair of panthers, signed 'T.J. Bott' lower right, the reverse with a portrait of Raphael Sanzio in an oval cartouche supported by a pair of flying putti, inscribed 31 twice underside without a factory mark, 9.84 in. high. Condition: slight crazing to enamel

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • 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.
  • Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
  • Crazing - A network of fine cracks in the glaze of a ceramic item, caused by uneven shrinking during the firing process.

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