Artist:Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Co.
Medium: Porcelain
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Dates:1885
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 4 5/16 in. (19.1 x 17.1 x 11 cm)
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Accession Number: 1999.152.141
Catalogue Description: Flask of thickly molded flattened ovoid form, white bodied, surmounted by an oval mouth on a short flared neck, the body raised on four molded and applied scrolling feet with gilt decoration. The neck decorated with gilt neo-greque motifs with applied white porcelain round jewels, the body of celadon ground decorated with applied gilt lily pads and white lotus flowers, the reverse side similarly decorated. A pair of gilt opposing molded and applied laurel wreath handles, each attached to the flask's sides by a vertical, Vitruvian scroll border. Condition: Overall good condition, losses to applied porcelain flowers on reverse side, one flower completely missing.