A late 19th century French porcelain onion-shaped flask featuring gilt reserves painted en grisaille depicting a cherub riding a dolphin or sea monster, with a musical trophy on the reverse. The powder-blue ground is adorned with a floral garland.
Made in France, 1870's
198 g
15.5 cm tall
2 cm neck diameter
6 cm bottom diameter
9 cm across widest point
Excellent antique condition. Light scratches to body and wear to gilt (especially around rim) appropriate to age and use.
A late 19th century French porcelain onion-shaped flask featuring gilt reserves painted en grisaille depicting a cherub riding a dolphin or sea monster, with a musical trophy on the reverse. The powder-blue ground is adorned with a floral garland.
Made in France, 1870's
198 g
15.5 cm tall
2 cm neck diameter
6 cm bottom diameter
9 cm across widest point
Excellent antique condition. Light scratches to body and wear to gilt (especially around rim) appropriate to age and use.
