This lovely early Amphora vase measures a tall 13.5" high by 6" in diameter. It has a very pleasing full-bodied porcelain form. According to Byron Vreeland, author of 'Monsters & Maidens, Amphora Pottery', this vase was produced c1894, model number 465D. Vreeland shows this vase in his book on page 35, same form and decoration of White Poppies. This vase is decorated in a wonderful Art Nouveau Oriental style depicting Poppy blossoms and buds covering the ivory porcelain body in a brilliant white, with cobalt blue decoration and heavy gilt trailing all around. This example of 'Japonais' was influenced by Paul Dachsel, who joined the company around 1893. There is a 'D' impressed after the shape number, which we believe indicates a Dachsel design. This vessel is well marked with the Stellmacher RStK red seal, which are the initials of Stellmacher and his son and sons-in-law. It also bears the shape number 465D, along with 'Amphora' incised. This beauty is in original condition, no apologies. If you collect Amphora or Bohemian pottery, this vase would be a wonderful addition to your collection. Actual shipping will be based upon your zip code. If questions please ask.
Additional points about Stellmacher and Amphora are noted below.
Amphora refers to some delicate pottery produced between 1894 and 1904 in the Turn-Teplitz region of Bohemia during the Art Nouveau times. These ceramic wares were produced between the late nineteenth and the early twentieth centuries and are also referred to by dealers and collectors as “Teplitz”.  There were many companies manufacturing ceramic wares in the Amphora movement, all in the Turn-Teplitz region. Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel (RSt&K) and Wahliss were two of the main companies of this style.
In 1892, after 17 years as a leader in ceramics production, Alfred Stellmacher encouraged his son and sons-in-law to establish a porcelain manufactory. They were the first Amphora manufacturer. Named after its owners Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), and employing son-in-law Paul Dachsel, the firm consistently marked pieces with the word Amphora by the late 1890s and became subsequently known by that name.
Their work was introduced in the United States in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Fair where they were given the “best in show” award. Their display at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904 also earned high accolades bolstering their reputation as pottery masters. More than a century later, their products still have a following among pottery fans.