Pair of Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand-Painted Covered Urns. Featuring Romantic style images of cherubs and mythological scenes with a turquoise blue ground, and rich enamel decorations and gilding throughout. Beehive mark on the underside of both. 

Condition: Commensurate with age. Minor rubbing. One lid has repairs. 

Size: (each) 7 x 7 x 15 1/2 in. 

Founded in 1718 by Claudius Innocentius du Paquier as the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory of Vienna, Royal Vienna was the second enterprise in Europe to successfully produce hard-paste porcelain. Under royal ownership starting in 1744 under Empress Maria Theresa, the manufactory gained international acclaim for its exquisite hand-painted detail, rich gilding, and neoclassical motifs. The famous “beehive” mark, derived from the Austrian shield, became a signature stamp of quality. Operating until its official closure in 1864, Royal Vienna porcelain remains highly prized by collectors for its exceptional craftsmanship and artistic elegance. 

Commensurate with age. Minor rubbing. One lid has repairs. 

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