Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Turn-Teplitz Amphora Style Pitcher Vase

This is a fine ceramic pitcher-style vase produced by the Austrian maker Ernst Wahliss during the Art Nouveau period, approximately circa 1897-1905. The vessel features a wide, bulbous body that tapers into a slender cylindrical neck, terminating in a flared, asymmetrical spout. A defining characteristic of this piece is the intricate, open-work reticulated handle and rim, which displays the organic, flowing 'whiplash' lines indicative of the Jugendstil movement. The construction is of high-quality earthenware or 'Turn-Teplitz' porcelain, finished in a matte cream or 'ivory' glaze. The decorative program consists of hand-painted and molded floral motifs, specifically blue poppies with muted green foliage, accented by soft gold or bronze-toned highlights. The base of the neck and the shoulder of the vase are integrated with three-dimensional molded leaf forms that merge into the body. Condition appears fair to good for its age, though there is visible surface pitting and some darkening of the glaze (patina) which may indicate old professional repairs or common firing flaws inherent to Wahliss production. The craftsmanship is highly refined, with delicate pierced sections that were difficult to fire without warping, suggesting a high level of technical skill from the Turn-Vienna manufactory.