Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Vase. Japonese style in earthenware circa 1885

Gourd-shaped vase with a spherical body and a straight neck. Polychrome glazed earthenware decorated on both sides with a bird, butterflies, a bee, and flowers on an ochre background. The neck and borders are adorned with fish scales and stylised flowers on a green and mauve background, while the interior of the vase is covered with the characteristic Deck blue glaze. Uppercase printed mark under the base. Presumed to have been exhibited at the 1889 World's Fair in Paris.