Porcelain vase with hand-painted floral decoration and lizard-form handle, attributed to Royal Bonn

This vase exemplifies the tapestry-style porcelain produced by Royal Bonn (Franz Anton Mehlem) in Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Royal Bonn was renowned for creating hand-painted porcelain with textured surfaces that mimicked woven tapestries, featuring naturalistic floral motifs and ornate handles. The lizard handle is a distinctive decorative element that adds whimsy and craftsmanship to the piece. Collectors of European porcelain and Victorian-era decorative arts highly value Royal Bonn pieces for their artistic quality and historical significance. The combination of the tapestry glaze technique, hand-painted botanicals, and sculptural animal handles makes these vases particularly desirable among antique porcelain enthusiasts and interior decorators seeking authentic period pieces.