Inventory Number C0319
Size 13.5” DIAM.
Material Faience
Period Art Nouveau
Country of Origin Austria
Year Made c. 1914
Condition Excellent
Immediately recognizable as the work of a Wiener Werkstätte designer, this serene charger bears a linear design composed of stylized lotus blossoms, eyes of Horus, and other repeat markings. The ancient Egyptian “Eye of Horus” was a symbol of protection and was thought to confer wisdom, health and prosperity. The four sons of Horus were frequently shown rising from a lotus blossom (also called a blue lily), making this wall charger a potent reminder of rebirth.
Marks: Stamped Serapis-Wahliss. F.537/32cm II 9586.
