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What is a Chinese moon flask?
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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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Antique Chinese Moon Flask Vase, Blue & Orange Floral, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (early 20th Century) white moon flask vase decorated with a central botanical design surrounded by blue and orange flowers, and topped with two blue handles.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Teal Moon Flask Vase, Porcelain, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) teal moon flask porcelain vase decorated with a red crackle overlay and topped with two stepped handles (mark on bottom, see photos).
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Koi Fish and Seaweed Porcelain Moon Flask Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (early 20th Century) white porcelain moon flask vase decorated with an underwater scene of seaweed, koi and turtles surrounded by flowers and topped with two handles.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Moon Flask Vase, Cherry Blossom, Early 1900s
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (early 20th Century) white porcelain moon flask vase decorated with a bird perched on flowering cherry blossoms, and two handles.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Moon Flask Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Antique Chinese (early 20th Century) blue and white porcelain moon flask vases depicting centered dragon motifs surrounded by floral and vine designs, and topped with two blu...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Late 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Moon Flask Vase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese export porcelain blue & white moon flask vase, mid-late 19th century.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
