Antique 19C Gien French Faience Double Moon Flask Dragon Lotus Vase Rare For Sale

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Antique 19C Gien French Faience Double Moon Flask Dragon Lotus Vase Rare

DESCRIPTION:

Rare antique French faience double moon flask vase made by Gien, France, likely dating to the lateAntique 19C Gien French Faience Double Moon Flask Dragon Lotus Vase Rare 19th century.

This unusual vase consists of two joined circular moon flasks, each with its own cylindrical neck and decorative foot. One side features a colorful Chinese-inspired dragon surrounded by stylized clouds, while the opposite flask displays a large lotus blossom with scrolling green foliage. Geometric motifs and intricate borders continue around both narrow sides.

The vivid turquoise, cobalt blue, yellow, green, pink and red decoration is outlined in relief, creating the cloisonné-like enameled appearance associated with French Longwy-style pottery. The underside bears a worn intertwined Gien factory mark.

A striking and difficult-to-find form for collectors of antique Gien, French faience, Japonisme, Chinoiserie and 19th-century decorative pottery.

DETAILS:

Maker: Gien

Country of origin: France

Estimated period: Late 19th century

Material: Glazed and enameled faience

Form: Joined double moon flask

Design: Dragon, lotus blossom, clouds and geometric motifs

Marked on the underside

Approximately 8½ inches tall

Approximately 6 inches wide

CONDITION:

Displays extensive glaze crazing, surface wear, discoloration and residue inside and around both openings. Additional age-related enamel and glaze wear may be present. Please enlarge and carefully examine all photographs, as they provide the most accurate description of condition. The vase has not been tested for holding water and is recommended for decorative use.

A rare and impressive example of antique French Gien faience with beautiful color and exceptional visual appea