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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.127
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Small vase. Parian porcelain. Matte surface with small areas of blue paint. Bulbous body with narrowing neck and flared rim and slightly concave disk base. Entire exterior covered in molded decoration; two seam lines visible. Central design on front and back is a medallion with a human face in its center. Medallion is outlined in blue. Surrounding medallion are scrolls and floral sprigs. Hand-formed grape clusters applied to sides of vase. No maker's mark seen.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian
Dimensions:
H-5.25 W-2.6 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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