Chinese Tripod vase designed by Christopher Dresser
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1870-1880
MediumBone china, overglaze enamels and gold
DimensionsOverall: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)
MarkingsImpressed "MINTON" and shape number "958", year cipher illegible.
DescriptionMinton "Chinese Tripod" vase, modeled as an amphora-shaped vase on an integral chinoiserie style tripod stand. It is decorated with raised paste enameling with polychrome naturalistic flowers against a turquoise or bleu celeste ground. The base is painted brown to simulate carved wood, and gilt details.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG98.1.27
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1870-1880
Object number: G98.1.28
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1870
Object number: G98.1.26
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
700-800
Object number: G83.1.111
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
700-800
Object number: G83.1.142
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-1200
Object number: G83.1.86
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
350-550
Object number: G83.1.133a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725; decorated in Augsburg
Object number: G83.1.717.1,2-3