Dramatic Art Nouveau Inspired Signed Art Pottery Vase with Incised Copper and Silver Decoration lion between the top and bottom

between the top and bottom of the handle

though I am not completely certain

Kelly was known for studies of birds and animals

I am uncertain as to whether it is bronze cast or iron cast with bronze finish (it is quite heavy for its size)

Dramatic Art Nouveau Inspired Signed Art Pottery Vase with Incised Copper and Silver Decoration lion between the top and bottomThis large hand thrown ceramic vase features bold, deeply incised Art Nouveau inspired decoration around its in neck and shoulders in shades of copper, silver and white a flower, leaf and vine design that is striking against its black body. It would be especially dramatic filled with large white lilies or a few tall flowering branches, but is a thing of beauty that commands plenty of attention just on its own. The vase is signed with what looks like