Superior quality porcelain vase, made for the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, and issued by the authority of the German Propaganda Minister, Josef Goebbels, rendering it extremely uncommon. Vase stands almost 9″ tall, with a 5.25″ diameter opening at the top, with gold trim applied to the top and bottom. One side is painted with the five Olympic rings below a large gold eagle, with “Olympia 1936,” printed under the image. Bottom of the vase is marked, “Genehmigt—Vom Propaganda—Ausschuss—Der Olympischen Spiele 1936.” In fine condition, with some light surface loss to the gold borders. This vase was manufactured specifically for the 1936 Olympics for presentation to various dignitaries, and perhaps a limited quantity for sale, although no records have been found on this fact. An exemplary Olympic offering.
