A Chinese blue&white porcelain flower pattern moon flask vase

Ming dynasty

The holding moon bottle has a small mouth, a straight neck and a pair of wishful ears on the side of the neck. It is named because the belly of the bottle is like a full moon. The whole body is decorated with blue and white, the enamel is white and moist, the blue and white is lush and dripping, the overall pattern is compact on the front, the painting is complicated and rigorous; the side is simple, sparse and elegant, and unique.

PROVENANCE:From The Estate of Garold G. Darty(1930-2019) of Bear, DE. Born in Townsend, DE on June 29, 1930, Garold was a life-long Delaware resident. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard from 1948 until 1954. He worked as a surveyor for Delaware Dept. of Transportation for 37 years, from 1954 until retiring in 1991. A devoted family man, he especially loved family gatherings and crab feasts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, working in his yard, garden, and home. He was a faithful Phillies and NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing all across the country and accomplished his goal of visiting 48 of the 50 states. Bud was a member of The United Methodist Church, Georgetown, where he served as an usher and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family.