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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.101
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT (probably)
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Vase. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish with some areas of blue paint. Shape includes a bulbous body tapering to a somewhat narrowing neck with a slightly flared, scalloped rim. Flat bottom base. Molded decoration includes four large leaves, each surrounded with blue paint. Applied decoration includes hand-formed clusters of grapes and grape leaves at shoulders on seam lines. Remnants of green paint in crevices. Partially legible pencil inscription on bottom includes the numbers "267" and "47".
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian
Dimensions:
H-7.2 Dia-3.3 inches
Provenance:
From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, and other decorative arts. No history given for this object.
Credit Line:
Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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