PATERKA WITH Nymphs, Art Nouveau, Royal Dux, circa 1900

A bowl in the form of a shell, at which two water nymphs play - one hides under it, the other sits on its edge. The shell rises from the waves, supported by meandering aquatic plants.

Royal Dux Bohemia, mark used until 1919

Unglazed, hand-painted and gilded ceramics.

Height 38 cm, length 29 cm, width 20 cm.

Condition: good, seated girl's head glued on.