{"product_id":"vintage-indian-brass-enamel-floral-floor-vase-18-statement-piece","title":"Vintage Indian Brass \u0026 Enamel Floral Floor Vase – 18\" Statement Piece","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003evintage Indian decorative vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e18\" \/ approximately 46 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an elegant elongated form and dramatic flared trumpet top.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vase combines dark patinated \u003cstrong\u003ebrass-toned metalwork\u003c\/strong\u003e with a warm pearlescent cream ground decorated with bold stylised flowers and foliage. Rich shades of \u003cstrong\u003eruby red, cobalt blue, pink and emerald green\u003c\/strong\u003e are outlined in dark relief, giving the decoration a wonderfully graphic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe central body has a rounded baluster form decorated with large stylised flowers and foliage, while a further floral motif decorates the upper neck. The pedestal base continues the botanical theme with trailing leaves and vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerhaps its most distinctive feature is the large \u003cstrong\u003edark brass trumpet-shaped mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e, which opens into a dramatic waved and ruffled rim. The metal interior retains visible circular turning marks, adding another interesting textural element to the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of brass, coloured floral decoration and elongated pedestal form is characteristic of decorative metalware produced in \u003cstrong\u003eIndia during the mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, much of which was made for the international decorative and export market. Comparable Indian brass and enamel floral vases are generally dated broadly to the \u003cstrong\u003e1960s–1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vase is \u003cstrong\u003eunmarked\u003c\/strong\u003e, so we have deliberately avoided attributing it to a particular workshop or region of India. The cream-coloured sections have a distinctive pearlescent appearance, but without further material testing we would not describe these as mother-of-pearl or another specific material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large decorative floor \/ statement vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1960s–1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18\" \/ 46 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass-toned metal with decorative coloured and pearlescent sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, dark brass, red, blue, pink and green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stylised floral and foliate motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large flared trumpet mouth with waved rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedestal form with trailing leaf decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e No maker's mark identified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGood vintage condition with \u003cstrong\u003eage-related patination, surface marks and wear\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with previous display and use. The darkened metal finish has natural variation rather than a completely uniform appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, particularly the metalwork, coloured decoration, rim and base, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e18 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial decorative piece with enough scale to work particularly well on a floor, hearth, console table or as part of an eclectic \u003cstrong\u003emid-century, bohemian or maximalist interior\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55126425043287,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep23_2026_03_30_42PM.png?v=1790173980","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/vintage-indian-brass-enamel-floral-floor-vase-18-statement-piece","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}