Tin glazed earthenware with allover blue and white floral and avian design in the Chinese taste, modified onion-neck with ovoid ribbed body, base with unidentified underglaze blue makers mark. Chinoiserie decoration was most popular in Europe during 1750s through 1760s and this vase likely dates from this period.

13.25 in.

Estate of a Lady, Washington, D.C.

"Handbook of Old Pottery and Porcelain Marks" copyright 1947 by C. Jordan Thorn identifies this mark as 1764 and on.

Chips to rim; repair at neck in two places; chips at base rim; flake at side; examined with black light.

$800 - 1,200