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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.080.1
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 narrow neck and flared, scalloped rim. Flat base. Molded decoration includes three blue five-petaled plants, all emanating from a rectangular plaque with pointed ends. A rope-like design hangs also from the plaque. Neck is fluted and has a bow around center. Rim is decorated with circles which appear to have floral centers. Blue band underneath the circles. No maker's marks seen.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian
Dimensions:
H-7.4 W-3.4 D-3.1 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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