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What is a Chinese moon flask?

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What is a Chinese moon flask?
A Chinese moon flask, also known as a baoyueping, is a porcelain flask with a flat round shape. Baoyueping directly translates to “embracing the moon” and was often used to carry holy water and oils. Highly coveted by home decor enthusiasts, the hand-painted flasks often include intricate and symbolic designs. Browse a selection of Chinese moon flasks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chinese Blue And White Moon Flask Vases
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of 19th century Chinese moon flask in blue and white. Depicting a pagoda with fishermen, a
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Antique 1890s Chinese Vases

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Famille Porcelain Rose Moon Flask Vase with Peacock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figural Orange Moon Flask vase with Dragons. Item features
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Late 20th Century Vases

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Porcelain

Vtg Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figural Orange Moon Flask Vase with Dragons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Famille rose porcelain figural orange moon flask vase with dragons. Item features
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Large Pair Chinese Famille Rose Moon flasks, 1880.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Moon flasks, each with classical motif
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Moon-Flask Shaped Vases, Minton C1880
By Minton
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Add a touch of elegance to your home decor with these stunning moon-flask shaped vases from Minton
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Famille Rose Double Moon Flask Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese famille rose double moon flask shaped delicate ceramic vase with painted dragon and floral
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

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