This lovely early Amphora vase measures a very tall 14.25" high by 3.5" in diameter, flaring to 5" at the rim. It has a statuesque porcelain form. According to Richard Scott, author of 'House of Amphora', this vase model line was produced by Stellmacher c1900-1901 and decorated c1902-1903. He shows a smaller form in this decorator line on page 152 of his book. This vessel bears the model number 2138. This vase is decorated in a wonderful Art Nouveau style depicting blue Poppy blossoms, stems, leaves and buds, in relief, covering the ivory porcelain body in a hand-painted matte gold, a very rich presentation. This vessel is well marked with the impressed names 'Amphora', 'Austria', along with the Crown mark and its model number 2138. This beauty is in original condition, no apologies. If you collect Amphora or Bohemian pottery, this 'Blue Poppy' flower line vase would be a wonderful addition to your collection. Actual shipping will be based upon your zip code. If questions please ask.
Additional points about Stellmacher and Amphora are noted below.
Amphora refers to some delicate pottery produced between 1894 and 1904 in the Turn-Teplitz region of Bohemia during the Art Nouveau times. These ceramic wares were produced between the late nineteenth and the early twentieth centuries and are also referred to by dealers and collectors as “Teplitz”.  There were many companies manufacturing ceramic wares in the Amphora movement, all in the Turn-Teplitz region. Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel (RSt&K) and Wahliss were two of the main companies of this style.
In 1892, after 17 years as a leader in ceramics production, Alfred Stellmacher encouraged his son and sons-in-law to establish a porcelain manufactory. They were the first Amphora manufacturer. Named after its owners Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), and employing son-in-law Paul Dachsel, the firm consistently marked pieces with the word Amphora by the late 1890s and became subsequently known by that name.
Their work was introduced in the United States in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Fair where they were given the “best in show” award. Their display at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904 also earned high accolades bolstering their reputation as pottery masters. More than a century later, their products still have a following among pottery fans.