An English delft blue and white flask
probably Liverpool, with pan-topped rim, the slender neck painted with trailing wisteria, the globular body painted with peonies, chrysanthemums and bamboo issuing from pierced rockwork, circa 1760 (several chips to rim, minor chips to footrim) -- 24cm. high See colour plate 1
Lot Essay
Cf. the example sold in these rooms, 2nd October 1997, lot 240.