Vase
Bisto
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
China
Measurements
145 x 105 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13398.2
Summary
Circular white china vase / container in bedroom wash set with wide bottom and narrow neck. Decorated on the outside with Chinese - style dragons and stylised flowers in blue. Item has two chips on rim and large circular crack on base. Maker's mark stamped in blue on base; CHUSAN / over bird with outstretched wings on stand / BISTO / ENGLAND '. Also marked with a four-petalled flower symbol in blue over Roman numeral II.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Bisto, potter