Greek Revival Cobalt Blue 24K Gold Trimmed Porcelain Vase

This is a small, hand-painted porcelain vase featuring a deep cobalt blue (near black) high-gloss glaze. The vessel is constructed with a wide, flared rim, a constricted neck, and a cylindrical body with a rounded base. It features ornate 24K gold gilt decoration, most notably a wide Greek key (meander) border around the rim. The central focal point is a large oval cartouche framed in gold, depicting a classical Greek scene with two female figures in traditional attire (chiton and peplos) positioned near an architectural column and altar. The figures are rendered in a multi-color palette of red, blue, and gold against the dark background. The quality of the gilding suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century Greek export piece, often produced by workshops such as Spyropoulos or Neofitou. Physically, the vase appears to be approximately 6-8 inches in height based on scale. The condition shows minor surface dust and light reflection on the glaze, but the gold leaf appears largely intact with minimal rubbing or oxidation, though there is slight thinning visible on the outer border of the central motif. There are no visible cracks, chips, or professional repairs from this perspective. The craftsmanship represents a commercial high-quality souvenir or decorative art piece mimicking the Red-figure and Black-figure pottery styles of ancient Greece with a modern porcelain finish.