Japonaiserie-style Minton vases with gold fish decoration

Painted in a Japonaiserie style, possibly by Christopher…
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Painted in a Japonaiserie style, possibly by Christopher Dresser, a pair of hand painted Minton vases of globular form with an aqua ground, swimming gold fish decorations, enamelled and applied gilt air bubbles, three prawn shaped feet each, whose bright orange feelers extend upwards, the upper sections of the vases having three continuous gilt bands intersected by a band with translucent rice grain patterns, backstamped with the puce mark. Restoration to the base of each vase. 21 x 15 cm (2)

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  • Japonaise - In 1853, Japan ended the long period of self-imposed isolation from the rest of the world and trade with Europe and America gradually developed. Impetus was given by the Meiji Revolution of 1867-8 which began the ruthless Westernization of Japan. As the Japanese enthusiastically embraced all things western, there was a corresponding appreciation of traditional Japanese art forms in the west. This led to traditional Japanese designs being incorporated into furniture, ceramics, and silverware in the third quarter of the 19th century.

    Examples of the Japanese influence are Japanese motifs, faux bamboo, fretwork and lacquer work.

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