Exceptional and Large Minton Vase by Charles Toft

Exceptional and Large Minton Vase by Charles ToftA large, exhibition quality stoneware cylinder vase on a stand, with silver and gold leaf, and polychrome relief decorated Japanese motifs over a deep purple red ground. Unusually, the vase is also decorated on the interior, a feature typically reserved for exhibition rather than function pieces. Almost certainly by Charles Toft Senior for Minton, England, circa 187080. Why We Like It This vase is an extremely rare and possibly unique example of this

Chinese and Modern Taste (1758)

of which this is a finest example

or can make for a generous

as well as the rich texture of the earthy olive glaze

and traditionally referred to as the Longquan ware

circa 1830–50

Continental

The magnitude and decadent extravagance of the impressive gold-covered

Besides from its restrained

Superb colour and patination of mahogany

A superb quality

Width: 41cm / 16”