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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.087.2
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Vase. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish with some areas of blue paint. Leaf medallion on front surrounded with scrolls and shells. Blue paint around inside and outside of medallion. Bottom of vase decorated with acanthus leaves. Hand-formed clusters of grapes and grape leaves on shoulders at side seams. Six columns of four blue dots each on neck. Body shape is slightly bulbous with narrow neck, flared, scalloped rim and flat base. Writing on base is illegible.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian
Dimensions:
H-7.3 W-3.6 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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