Moon Flask vase designed by Christopher Dresser
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Dateca.1870-1880
MediumBone china, overglaze enamel and gold
DimensionsOverall: 26.5 x 21 x 10.6 cm (10 7/16 x 8 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.)
MarkingsNone.
DescriptionMinton Moon Flask vase, modelled as a Ming Period pilgram flask of flattened globular form. The short conical neck has two loop handles. It is decorated in cloisonne style, with polychrome enameling and affronted stylized phoenix birds, and interlaced foliage on a turquoise or bleu celeste ground, with gilt details.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG98.1.28
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
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