Moon flask
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
Date1877
MediumBone china, overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 33 × 24.1 cm (13 × 9 1/2 in.)
MarkingsMinton’s stamped globe mark
DescriptionDated to 1877, the piece is decorated on both sides with highly detailed orchids, lilies, and other flowers against Minton’s striking Bleu Céleste ground, inspired by Sèvres. The painting is attributed to William Mussill. Of Austrian origin, Mussil studied painting in Paris and worked at Sèvres before joining Minton in 1870. At Minton, he specialized in landscapes, flowers, and birds.
Credit LineThe N. Robert Cumming Collection
Object numberG25.6.1
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Minton
ca.1858
Object number: G98.1.24.1-2
Artist / Maker: Minton
ca.1810-1815
Object number: G98.1.17.1-2
Artist / Maker: Minton
ca.1840-1850
Object number: G05.4.1.1a-b-.2a-b
