{"product_id":"minton-japanese-inspired-gilt-porcelain-vase-by-christopher-dresser-c-1890","title":"Minton Japanese-Inspired Gilt Porcelain Vase by Christopher Dresser, c. 1890","description":"This elegant Minton porcelain vase is formed in a refined bottle shape with a slender neck and rounded body, characteristic of artistic ceramics of the late 19th century. It is decorated with raised gilt prunus branches standing in slight relief above the porcelain surface, creating a striking sculptural effect. Turquoise reserves enrich the composition — one with a geometric pattern, the other finely hand-painted with blossoming branches.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vase was designed by Christopher Dresser for the English manufactory Minton, reflecting his pioneering introduction of Japanese decorative design into British ceramics. Dresser's influence reshaped English decorative art at the end of the 19th century and laid foundations for modern design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMinton's vases of the same form from this innovative period are held in major museum collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is one of Christopher Dresser's rarest vase forms, distinguished further by an exceptionally rare colour palette, making this vase a unique survival with no known identical counterparts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 15 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 10.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 270 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nA small, barely noticeable hairline crack to the body; the upper part of one handle slightly nibbled; otherwise excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62883282223434,"sku":"B1630","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7693784182_4622.jpg?v=1785904720","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/minton-japanese-inspired-gilt-porcelain-vase-by-christopher-dresser-c-1890","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}