Moon flask rust body with central reserve 1873 - 1887

This ceramic flask, produced by the Doulton Manufactory between 1873 and 1887, exemplifies the artistic influence of Japanese aesthetics on European ceramics in the late 19th century. The flask, with its round body and three feet, displays a rich decorative scheme of floral and geometric motifs. The prominent circular reserve and the overall palette, especially the use of gold, further highlight the Japanese aesthetic. The flask, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of how Doulton, a prominent English pottery, adapted Japanese art traditions into its own unique style.