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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.076.2
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, elongated rim. Slightly concave base. Molded decoration includes circular medallion with ten-pointed star or flower in center. Circle at end of each point. Blue band painted around medallion. Below medallion are acanthus leaves and scrolls. Zigzag pattern around shoulder with blue paint in each of the triangles. Neck is fluted and has circles at top and bottom of each flute. Illegible pencil marks on bottom.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian
Dimensions:
H-8.9 W-4.5 D-3.5 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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