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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.136.2
Creator:
United States Pottery Company
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Small vase. Parian porcelain. Bulbous body with tall, narrow neck and flat disk bottom. Exterior has a matte surface and several areas of blue slip glaze. Entire exterior has molded decoration. Mold seam lines are visible. Body decorated with four bundles of scrolls, each in separate segments. Two clusters of grapes, which are hand-made rather than molded, are applied to sides at juncture of body and neck. Neck decorated with columns of leaves and rim decorated with four flowers, each in separate segments. Rim is flared and slightly scalloped.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian
Dimensions:
H-4.8 W-2.5 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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