Bohemian Amphora porcelain is a type of decorative pottery that was produced in the Turn-Teplitz region of Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic) between 1894 and 1904. The pottery was produced by the Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel (RSK) company, which was founded in 1892 by Eduard Stellmacher and his two sons-in-law, Alfred and Julius Riessner and other potteries in the region.

RSK quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality, hand-crafted pottery with intricate designs and vivid colors. The company's Amphora line, introduced in 1894, featured naturalistic motifs, such as flowers, animals, and insects, and was characterized by its use of vibrant glazes and intricate detailing.

The Amphora line quickly became popular throughout Europe, and RSK exhibited its products at a number of international expositions, including the 1900 Paris World's Fair. The pottery was praised for its innovative designs and high level of more...

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An Austrian Amphora organic four handled blue ground comport,…

Austrian Organic Blue Ground Comport with Four Handles (25cm)

An Austrian Amphora organic four handled blue ground comport, underglaze blue stamp to base, 25 cm high

An Austrian Amphora ceramic decorated comport, circa 1910, 24…

Austrian Amphora Ceramic Comport, Circa 1910, 24 cm High

An Austrian Amphora ceramic decorated comport, circa 1910, 24 cm high

A collection of terracotta bowls and amphora in the archaic…

Archaic Terracotta Collection: 6 Pieces with Remnant Paint

A collection of terracotta bowls and amphora in the archaic style, comprising six pieces, some elements with remnant paint, the largest 17 cm high

An Art Nouveau Amphora sculpted figured bowl, the woman seated…

Art Nouveau Amphora: Seated Woman with Basket Weave Bowl

An Art Nouveau Amphora sculpted figured bowl, the woman seated beside a basket weave bowl upon a rocky outcrop. Muted speckled brown tones. Printed mark 'Made in Czechoslovakia', height 30.5 cm.

Amphora - plaster bust of a young girl, Cheveux d'Or Austrian…

Amphora - plaster bust of a young girl, Cheveux d'Or Austrian plaster bust (some tiny chips), height 35 cm

Amphora from the Ernst Wahliss works, Austrian porcelain wall…

Merovingian Leader in Battle Dress Wall Plaque

Amphora from the Ernst Wahliss works, Austrian porcelain wall plaque signed with the initials 'A.D.' almost certainly by Doebrick, circa 1907-1908. Doebrick is noted for his designs of farmers and rural scenes in relief. This example however is a much…

Art Nouveau Austrian amphora powder bowl, 15 cm height

Austrian Art Nouveau powder bowl

Art Nouveau Austrian amphora powder bowl, 15 cm height

Circa 1890's Eduard Stellmacher female bust, made by…

Eduard Stellmacher Amphora-Werke Female Bust

Circa 1890's Eduard Stellmacher female bust, made by Amphora-Werke Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, Teplice-Trnovany incised signature on the back: Ed. Stellmacher 40 cm high

Circa 1890's Eduard Stellmacher female bust, made by…

Eduard Stellmacher Female Bust, 1890s

Circa 1890's Eduard Stellmacher female bust, made by Amphora-Werke Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, Teplice-Trnovany incised signature on the back: Stellmacher 43 cm high

An amphora Art Deco porcelain jug decorated with leaves and…

Art Deco Porcelain Jug with Enamel Berries

An amphora Art Deco porcelain jug decorated with leaves and enamel berries, circa 1925, oval factory mark 'Amphora, made in Czechoslovakia', 16 cm high, 16 cm wide

Amphora circular fruit bowl, three legged, the body decorated…

Circular Floral Amphora Fruit Bowl with Three Legs

Amphora circular fruit bowl, three legged, the body decorated with three oval floral panels, the legs incised with scrolls, 23 cm diameter

An Austrian 'Amphora' porcelain kangaroo, naturalistically…

Austrian Porcelain Kangaroo, 24cm

An Austrian 'Amphora' porcelain kangaroo, naturalistically modelled and coloured, impressed marks and decorator's mark, height 24 cm

Cyriot amphora shaped pottery vessel, 300-500 B.C. 31 cm high

Cyriot Amphora Pottery Vessel (300-500 B.C.)

Cyriot amphora shaped pottery vessel, 300-500 B.C. 31 cm high

Amphora Austrian Art Nouveau porcelain statue, circa 1900,…

Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain Statue, 1900

Amphora Austrian Art Nouveau porcelain statue, circa 1900, stamped 'Imperial Amphora, Turn Austria' with crown mark, 54 cm high

Imperial Amphora flower trough, figured with duck goose girl…

Duck Girl and Geese in Imperial Amphora Trough

Imperial Amphora flower trough, figured with duck goose girl and two geese

An Imperial Amphora parrot, early 20th century, in polychrome,…

Imperial Amphora Polychrome Parrot, Early 20th Century

An Imperial Amphora parrot, early 20th century, in polychrome, factory stamp to side, numbered to base 8492/3. 36.5 cm high

Pottery float bowl early 20th century, c1905, Austrian, by the…

Austrian Amphora Waterlily Float Bowl

Pottery float bowl early 20th century, c1905, Austrian, by the Amphora Company, moulded Waterlily leaf design, impressed factory base mark, Crown with Austria - amphora - 8871 & blue painted Code no. 585

Four antiquities, a Greek glaux skyphos with remnant black…

Greek Antiquities Collection from Williamson Estate

Four antiquities, a Greek glaux skyphos with remnant black finish, two small amphora and a small pedestal stand. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection. Glaux diameter 9.5 cm

A large pottery amphora storage jar, with loop handles at the…

Williamson Estate's Large Pottery Amphora with Loop Handles

A large pottery amphora storage jar, with loop handles at the sides, damage to mouth, height 50 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

Austrian Amphora centre table ornament The young girl with her…

Girl and Three Dogs

Austrian Amphora centre table ornament The young girl with her three dogs.''

A garniture of Czechoslovakia Amphora baskets with geometric…

Czechoslovakia Amphora Geometric Basket Set (9 words)

A garniture of Czechoslovakia Amphora baskets with geometric reserves the baskets 23 cm high.

Anagama two handled amphora, potter unknown. 14 x 32 cm

Anagama two handled amphora, potter unknown. 14 x 32 cm

A rococo revival amphora with cover in the style of Limoges,…

Rococo Limoges-style Amphora with Fragonard-inspired Panels

A rococo revival amphora with cover in the style of Limoges, early 20th century, the amphora with two Fragonard inspired panels depicting spring and Autumn within applied and lavishly gilded cartouches upon an inky blue ground, with extravagant leafy…

A Bold amphora Secessionist comport, circa 1920, Czechoslovakia,…

Secessionist Amphora Comport with Birds and Enamel Ribs

A Bold amphora Secessionist comport, circa 1920, Czechoslovakia, pattern 3043, a dish with a crimped roll over black rim, sgraffito decorated in high glazed enamels over a textured matt ground with three birds in cartouches, the stem supported by bowed…

A large amphora rose basket, tapered rounded rectangular…

Red Rose Amphora Basket

A large amphora rose basket, tapered rounded rectangular section, moulded basket weave form with open side handles, the front highlighted with sculpted multiple red roses and leaves. Impressed mark, minor damage. 37 cm x 27 cm x 35 cm.

An Imperial-amphora elephant ceramic group, depicting an…

Imperial Elephant Group Attacked by Lionesses

An Imperial-amphora elephant ceramic group, depicting an elephant being attacked by two lionesses. (a/f, both tusks restored), circa 1900-1920. Height 51 cm.

Imperial Amphora flower trough figured with young boy and goat,…

Imperial Amphora Flower Trough with Boy and Goat

Imperial Amphora flower trough figured with young boy and goat, 28 cm length impressed & painted no.

An Imperial Amphora Art pottery wall plate, diameter 26 cm

Imperial Amphora Art Pottery Wall Plate (26cm)

An Imperial Amphora Art pottery wall plate, diameter 26 cm

Art Nouveau pottery bowl surmounted by lovers, probably Amphora

Amphora Lovers Pottery Bowl

Art Nouveau pottery bowl surmounted by lovers, probably Amphora

A 1920s amphora comport

1920s Amphora Comport

A 1920s amphora comport

An Amphora cherub decorated comport. 19 cm high.

Cherub Comport: Amphora Decorated

An Amphora cherub decorated comport. 19 cm high.

An Art Nouveau Amphora bust of a lady. Riessner, Stellmacher &…

Art Nouveau Lady Bust by R.S.&K

An Art Nouveau Amphora bust of a lady. Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, (R.S.&K, red mark) 35.5 cm high.

A large Amphora camel and afghan rider. 51 cm high.

Amphora Camel with Afghan Rider

A large Amphora camel and afghan rider. 51 cm high.

Selection of terracotta garden pots to include amphora examples…

Terracotta Amphora Garden Pots

Selection of terracotta garden pots to include amphora examples (8)

Chinese olive glazed jar of amphora shape with double lug…

Crackled Olive Glazed Chinese Amphora Jar

Chinese olive glazed jar of amphora shape with double lug handles the entire body covered with fine crackle olive coloured glaze three rice grain marks to base, measures 13 cm diam 8.8 cm high

A Royal Amphora pottery basket with applied putti and blossoms,…

Royal Amphora Putti Basket with Blossoms

A Royal Amphora pottery basket with applied putti and blossoms, impressed mark. Height 23 cm

A French Empire bronze and gilt candlestick, circa 1820s,…

French Empire Bronze Candlestick, 1820s

A French Empire bronze and gilt candlestick, circa 1820s, having an amphora cup above a ribbed and acanthus leaf decorated column, and upon a tripartite base with lion's leg and paw feet embellished with acanthus leaves to the knees. Height 29 cm

Large pottery twin handled amphora garden pot with an advanced…

Twin-handled Gardenia Amphora Pot

Large pottery twin handled amphora garden pot with an advanced gardenia

A French porcelain amphora, 20th century, of tapering ovoid…

Blue and Gold French Porcelain Amphora

A French porcelain amphora, 20th century, of tapering ovoid form with a concave collar and small curved handles to the rim, in a rich blue glaze with gilt bands and handles; unmarked. Height 27.5 cm

Amphora basket fashioned as a cane basket with 2 children…

Children Feeding Rabbits Amphora Basket

Amphora basket fashioned as a cane basket with 2 children feeding rabbits. Impressed marks to base, height 37 cm

Amphora pottery vessel, with traditional near Eastern glazed…

Amphora pottery vessel, with traditional near Eastern glazed designs

An early 20th century painted amphora pottery bowl with four…

Pelican Amphora Pottery Bowl, Early 20th Century

An early 20th century painted amphora pottery bowl with four stern pelicans standing with outstretched wings forming the sides, circa 1905. Width 29 cm

Amphora pottery table centre bowl. Incised bird and floral…

Amphora Bird and Floral Motif Bowl

Amphora pottery table centre bowl. Incised bird and floral motifs; footed, with three struts. Height 19 cm