Greek Miniature Vase, Black with 24K Gold, Mythology Scene – Vintage 1970s–1980s, Gift

A touch of classical antiquity for your home: this Greek miniature vase in black glazed ceramic shows hand-painted figures from Greek mythology, framed by shimmering 24-karat gold accents on rim, body and base.

Origin & Craft

Handmade in Greece, probably in the 1970s–1980s. The base carries the stamp for its 24K gilding.

Details & Condition

• Material: black glazed ceramic, 24K gilding
• Height: approx. 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
• Rim diameter: approx. 3 cm (1.2 in)
• Origin: Greece
• Date: approx. 1970s–1980s
• Condition: excellent, light patina consistent with age

Uses

On a stack of art books, in a curio cabinet or on a bedside table – a quiet, elegant accent for modern and eclectic spaces. Also a lovely little holiday gift for travel and culture lovers.

Care

Dust dry only to protect the gold painting.

At the flea market in Eisenstadt it stood among holiday souvenirs – yet its fine painting revealed it is more than a keepsake.

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