Vase
- Object Name:
- Vase
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.076.1
- 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 a circular medallion with eight-pointed star in center. Circles at tops at each of the star points and a circle in center. Medallion is surrounded with six small flowers with blue paint in between each flower. Below medallion at base of vase are acanthus leaves and scrolls. Shoulder decoration with zigzag design with blue paint in each triangle. Neck is fluted and has dots at top and bottom of each flute. Hand-formed grape leaves and clusters at shoulders on side seams. No maker's marks seen.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian - Dimensions:
- H-9 W-4.3 D-3.8 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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