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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.098
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Vase. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish with small areas of blue paint. Bulbous body with narrowing neck and flared, scalloped rim. Concave base. Molded decoration includes a medallion with a female's face surrounded with scrolls. Blue paint on outside of medallion. Additional floral sprigs and scrolls on each side. Diamond-shaped medallion on neck also outlined in blue paint. Hand-formed clusters of grapes and grape leaves at shoulder on seam lines.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian
Dimensions:
H-8.1 W-3.8 D-3.7 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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