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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.102
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT (probably)
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Art Vase. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish with small areas of blue paint. Shape includes a bulbous body, narrow neck, and slightly flared, castellated rim. Disk base is slightly concave. Molded decoration includes a male face surrounded with leaves and vines. This face is repeated at rim. Neck is fluted with blue paint between the flutes. Base is decorated with acanthus leaves with blue paint between the leaves. No maker's marks seen.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian
Dimensions:
H-7.35 W-3.3 D-3.2 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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