This item is a vintage, handmade lidded jar or trinket box from Greece, featuring black porcelain decorated with 24k gold accents and classical Greek mythological figures. Origin: Hand-painted and handmade in Greece, often associated with artisans like V. Stakias or Fakiolas. Design: Features a traditional meander (Greek key) pattern around the lid and body, with figures depicted in a black-figure pottery style. Usage: Commonly used as a decorative collectible item rather than utilitarian pottery. Value: Often marketed as tourist souvenir ware from the mid-20th century onwards, with prices varying based on condition and rarity. There is a tiny floor on the rim under the lid as pictured. This will be well packaged if postage is needed.
