221: A MASSIVE, PERSIANATE, MOSER ART GLASS ROSE PETAL JAR

(Late 19th Century.)
The large, footed, bulbous, urn form jar is blown with an expanding middle section on domed circular foot embellished in all-over enamels of gold arabesques divided by outlines of polychrome trailing vines and flowers in raised enamels.

The bulbous hollow urn is fitted with a central upper drop-in vessel is topped by a large stopper above four C-shape applied handles on the lift-out part of this item.

In the Victorian era, art glass jars for containing rose petals were common forms. This would mark an exceptionally large example of the form.
Measures 21 x 12.75 x 12.75 inches.
Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, some areas of gold wear.
$1,000 - $1,500