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Of cylindrical form with flared lip, on a circular foot, the light blue body painted with a portrait of young Alexander I within a ciselé gilt wreath and laurel bands, the reverse decorated with gilt military trophies and laurel branches, the lip and foot decorated with gilt borders, with pink glass interior, apparently unmarked
1212 in. (32 cm.) high
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It is possible that this vase was commissioned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alexander I.

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