William Moorcroft
'Carp' a rare and impressive double-gourd Vase, circa 1902
decorated with three scallop shells to the neck, the body with three Japanese style fish swimming amongst aquatic foliage, the bodies highlighted in tones of yellow and tan, against a mottled blue ground
29.9cm high, painted in green 'W.Moorcroft des' no printed or impressed marks (minor restoration to rim)
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