This impressive antique KPM krater vase, made around 1839, is an extraordinary masterpiece of porcelain art. The vase captivates with its rare ram's head handles and the skilfully designed pedestal on majestic paw feet. With its polychrome painting and rich gold decoration, the display is a real highlight: it shows Zimmerstrasse 40/41 in Berlin as it existed in 1838/39. The newly designed spire of the Jerusalem Church, which was designed by Schinkel, is visible in the background. Under a magnifying glass, even the house numbers can be recognised - an impressive detail that reflects the meticulous craftsmanship of the so-called ‘house painters’.
This krater vase was once presented as a wedding gift to Mathilde Conrad, the daughter of the house, and bears corresponding documentation on the back and in the pedestal, emphasising its historical significance. The history of the building pictured is equally fascinating: in the 1880s it was sold to August Scherl, an important newspaper publisher, and later became the property of Axel-Springer Verlag.
In excellent condition, the vase shows only a few signs of age, with an old stress crack inside. This 27.5 cm high and 22 cm in diameter krater vase is an exceptional collector's item that combines history and craftsmanship in an unrivalled way.
