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Moon Flask vase designed by Christopher Dresser

Mintonc.1870-1880

Gardiner Museum

Gardiner Museum
Toronto, Canada

Minton 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.

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  • Title: Moon Flask vase designed by Christopher Dresser
  • Creator: Minton
  • Date Created: c.1870-1880
  • Physical Dimensions: Overall: 26.5 x 21 x 10.6 cm (10 7/16 x 8 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.)
  • Medium: Bone china, overglaze enamel and gold
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