Moonflask - Blue and white - Porcelain - Chimera, Flowers - Chinese Qing dynasty underglazed blue cobalt - China - 19th century

Height: 25,5 cm Width; 18 cm Base: 5 cm The flask with scrolling floral vines and applied Chimera handle is of a type that was very popular in particular during the late Qing period based on a design originating in the Han dynasty as bronze examples. Later the shape was revived among Ming potters and then came into enormous favor during the Qianlong period. The moonflask is in a very good condition, no damages. The piece will be sent with UPS Express in a very secure matter. NO RESERVE PRICE!