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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.085.1
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Vase. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish. Bulbous body with narrowing neck and slightly flared, scalloped rim and slightly concave base. Central molded design depicts an eagle with a branch in its mouth. Eagle is surrounded with blue paint within a circular outline. Several scrolls on neck with blue paint between the scrolls. Hand-formed clusters of grapes and grape leaves at shoulders on seam line. No maker's marks seen.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian
Dimensions:
H-7.6 W-3.4 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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