Antique Dresden Porcelain Urn with Soldier Figure Handles

This is an antique lidded porcelain urn or vase, meticulously crafted in the Dresden style, likely originating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The vessel features a vibrant canary yellow ground color, which is heavily embellished with gilded floral scrollwork and borders. A central hand-painted cartouche depicts a romanticized pastoral scene with figures in 18th-century attire. The most distinctive features are the two integrated handles, sculpted as highly detailed busts of soldiers or knights in Hellenistic-style helmets with colorful feathered crests and gilded armor. The lid is similarly decorated with a pastoral vignette and a matching yellow base. On the underside, it bears a cursive "Dresden" mark beneath an open crown in blue underglaze, which is consistent with the marks of porcelain studios such as Karl-Heinz Klette or similar German decorators from the mid-20th century imitating earlier styles. The craftsmanship shows high-quality molded porcelain and intricate hand-enameling. While the general condition appears good, such pieces often exhibit minute gilding loss on high-relief areas and potential flea bites on the delicate feathered helmet crests. The overall aesthetic belongs to the Rococo Revival movement, emphasizing theatricality and ornamental excess.