Rare Minton Majolica Chinese Drummers Vase

Object Description

Minton Majolica vase which features a large drum with Chinese drummers stood either side. The drum has dragons on both faces. Intricate cut-out rim and base. Colouration: light brown, red, cobalt blue, are predominant. The piece bears maker’s marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, ‘1896’.

Object Condition

Generally Good. KILN EFFECTS: thin glaze application in places; glaze run to brown on head/neck of one man. RESTORATION. One head reglued and join retouched. Stabilised and retouched hairline to on hand. Stabilised and retouched crack to on arm.

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