Franz Anton MELHEM Truncated conical vase with two handles and a circular display tray in gilded metal. Decorated with engraved and chiseled foliage motifs, a Greek fret frieze, and bouquets. Body in polychrome and gilded glazed earthenware framed by cartouches of applied turquoise enamel. Eclectic German piece, late 19th–early 20th century. H.: 52 cm - Diam.: 33 cm. The bowl is numbered in gold on the base: 9743 2528 15, and bears an intaglio stamp. Wear to the gilding, oxidation, and scratches.