This listing is for a superb Royal Vienna porcelain plate depicting “Rahel” (Rachel) from the Torah or Old Testament. After the biblical period, “Mother Rachel” continued to be celebrated as a powerful intercessor for the people of Israel. The younger daughter of Laban and wife of the patriarch, Jacob, Rachel is revered as the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, who become two of the twelve tribes of Israel in Genesis. Forced to serve Rachel’s father, Laban, for seven years to win her, Jacob was tricked at the end of that time into marrying her sister, Leah. He was then allowed to marry Rachel, his true love, in return for seven more years of servitude. Hand-painted and signed by the exceptional artist, Froli, this museum-quality antique features a side-profile portrait of the Biblical heroine, Rachel. The artist captures Rachel’s beauty and femininity with lifelike precision. Her strength, resilience, and breathtaking elegance translate through Froli’s portrait. This FULLY hand-painted piece (NO transfers here) is in EXCELLENT condition with NO chips, cracks, or crazing! A few fine scratches, but overall the paint remains vibrant and virtually unscathed by the passage of time. Measures approximately 10 in diameter. The composition is surrounded by a simply stunning gilt floral scalloped border with purple/mauve shading. It bears the underglaze blue shield mark with “Austria” beneath, and the title “Rahel” on the back. Do not pass up your opportunity to own this Royal Vienna cabinet plate. The meticulous detail and craftsmanship are simply unsurpassed! It will undoubtedly be a treasured addition to your collection, and a great conversation piece. Please reach out with any questions. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware\Plates”. The seller is “treasuresoftehachapi” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.
- Origin: Vienna
- Antique: Yes
- Occasion: All Occasions
- Color: Multicolor
- Material: Porcelain
- Set Includes: Plate
- Vintage: Yes
- Brand: Royal Vienna
- Type: Decorative Plate
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
- Style: Renaissance
- Features: Hand Painted
- Production Style: Art Pottery
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
- Backstamp: Painted
- Production Technique: Pottery
- Finish: Matte
- Handmade: Yes