Vase
- Object Name:
- Vase
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.125
- Place of Origin:
- Bennington, VT
- Date:
- 1847-1858
- Description:
- Vase. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish on exterior with areas of blue paint. Bulbous body with narrow neck and slightly flared rim. Slightly convex base. Entire exterior covered with molded and applied decoration. Main element on both sides is an eagle with wings spread and with a sprig in its beak. Eagle is raised and unpainted. Background is blue and stippled. Neck is also stippled and has scrolled and acanthus leaf decoration. Two applied grape clusters and grape leaves at side seams and shoulders. Mold seams are visible. No maker's marks seen.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian - Dimensions:
- H-10 W-4.55 D-4.6 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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