Harrach Islamic Revival (Moroccan-Style) Enameled Glass Vase, Circa 1880–1895

Offered here is an exceptional late nineteenth-century enamel decorated art glass vase attributed to the renowned Harrach Glassworks of Neuwelt, Bohemia (present-day Nový Svět, Czech Republic). Executed in the fashionable Islamic Revival, or Moroccan-style, popular during the late Victorian period, the vase displays remarkably intricate raised enamel decoration over a warm light yellow ground with richly colored floral scrollwork, geometric ornament, and cobalt blue arabesques inspired by Moorish architectural design.

The elegant proportions, distinctive decorative vocabulary, and exceptional quality of the enameling closely correspond with documented Harrach production from approximately 1880–1895, a period during which the factory produced some of the finest enamel decorated luxury glass in Europe.

Unlike many surviving examples that remain unattributed, this vase is accompanied by a professionally prepared and signed 15-page AtopTheTables Research Archive, documenting the attribution through comparative analysis, published museum references, historical factory information, and collector research. The archive transforms this piece from simply an attractive antique vase into a fully documented collector's object with permanently associated provenance.

Construction & Attribution

This vase exhibits numerous characteristics associated with documented Harrach production, including:

• Rich opaque light yellow glass body
• Extensive raised polychrome enamel decoration
• Islamic Revival (Moroccan-style) decorative program
• Hand-executed floral and arabesque ornament
• High-quality gilded outlining
• Traditional late nineteenth-century Bohemian construction

Research supporting the attribution includes:

• Comparative analysis with published Harrach museum examples
• Review of From Neuwelt to the Whole World: 300 Years of Harrach Glass
• Comparison with documented Harrach decorative motifs
• Study of period production techniques
• Consultation of collector reference material

While unmarked, the cumulative physical evidence strongly supports attribution to Harrach Glassworks during the late nineteenth century.

Included Research Archive

Included with the vase is a professionally prepared and signed 15-page AtopTheTables Research Archive, containing:

• Executive summary
• Attribution methodology
• Attribution evolution timeline
• Museum comparison analysis
• Illustrated photo plates
• Comparative decorative analysis
• Historical background
• Provenance documentation
• Certification of research
• Bibliography and published references

This archive has been prepared specifically for this individual vase and will accompany the purchaser as a permanent provenance record.

Historical Context

During the final decades of the nineteenth century, Harrach emerged as one of Europe's premier producers of luxury art glass. Influenced by international exhibitions and growing European fascination with Middle Eastern decorative arts, Harrach introduced richly enameled Islamic Revival designs inspired by Persian, Turkish, and Moroccan ornamentation.

Today these elaborately decorated vases remain among the firm's most sought-after artistic productions and are represented in museum collections as well as major private collections worldwide.

Dimensions

• Height: 8.5 Inches
• Maximum Width: 4.5 Inches
• Mouth Diameter: [Insert measurement]
• Base Diameter: [Insert measurement]
• Weight: 1 lb 7 oz

Condition

The vase presents beautifully and displays exceptionally well.

The glass is free from cracks, repairs, and significant structural damage. The raised enamel decoration remains remarkably well preserved with strong color and excellent visual impact. Gilding and enamel exhibit expected minor age-related wear consistent with careful handling over approximately 140 years.

The polished base displays expected shelf wear consistent with age and authenticity.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

Provenance

This vase was acquired at a rural estate auction in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on June 26, 2026, after which it became the subject of an independent research project documenting its probable Harrach origin through comparative analysis and published historical references.

Shipping

The vase will be professionally packed using museum-quality packing methods with multiple layers of protective materials. The accompanying printed research archive will be packaged separately within the shipment to ensure both the vase and documentation arrive safely.

Shipping includes full insurance for the purchase price.

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