Tole-Painted Carved Wood Flower Vase

This is a hand-painted wooden vase featuring a classic baluster silhouette with a flared rim and a bulbous base. The piece is constructed from a solid block of wood, likely birch or lime, showing a smooth vertical grain under a glossy golden-amber lacquer finish. Decorative elements include a prominent central floral motif in the folk art or tole style, rendered in gold, mustard yellow, and orange, surrounded by stylized greenery in lime and forest green. The base is accented with a scalloped chocolate brown border, while the top rim is finished with a bright lime green band and a thin golden pinstripe. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mid-20th-century origin, possibly from Eastern Europe (Khokhloma style influence) or a local artisan piece. Condition is generally good with some visible wear consistent with age, including minor pitting and small chips along the top green rim, and some light scuffing near the base. The hand-painted details show slight variations in brushstroke, indicating a handmade quality rather than mass production.

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