France, the beginning of the XX century, porcelain (Porcelaine de Paris). Porcelain vase is made in the technique of coating, hand painting and gilding. The concept of "Paris porcelain" (Porcelaine de Paris, Vieux Paris) means the community of porcelain manufactories in Paris and its suburbs. The heyday of Parisian production dates back to 1771, when the kaolin mine Saint-Yrieix la-Perche was opened. The word "Made", visible through the fastening of the vase, is part of the "Made in France" brand. The brand name of the country in English was put in the 1900s. on products intended for export to the United States. In 1891, McKinley Tariff Act was adopted, which required that goods imported to the United States be marked in English with the indication of the country of origin. The label "Made in...", as on this weight, appeared in 1921. Vase in excellent condition, on the part of the cover below is an ancient restoration, which does not affect the appearance and functionality. Weight 3.8 kg Height 46 cm