Small porcelain vase
Antique English,
Shabby chic small porcelain flat back vase in the shape of a flower, painted with a floral design; antique English 19th century. Such vases were designed for display on a mantlepiece against the wall.
Condition: fine, some surface wear
Long Victorian period (1838−1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in the history of art and design. It covers such great fashions as Gothic Revival, the Pre-Raphaelites, Aesthetic Movement, Expressionism, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. That was quite unlike any other period.
Size
- Wide
- 11 cm
- Height
- 14 cm
How to care
Avoid washing gilded and overglaze painted ceramics in a dishwasher. Tiny sand particles in the water will eventually make the decoration look dull.
How to care
Porcelain, ironstone and pottery are tough materials. Wash all ceramics normally in a warm water with a sponge. Be gentle with overglaze decorations.