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Vase

Object Name:
Vase
Object ID:
1965.013.075
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Vase. Parian porcelain. Bulbous body with tall slender neck and slightly scalloped flared rim. Base is circular and slightly concave. Two strap handles attached to neck at upper end and shoulders at lower end. Off-white matte finish with small areas of blue paint. Molded decoration at widest part of body depicts long upright leaves with blue background. Shoulders are decorated with applied flowers and grape clusters all around. Applied grape leaves at tops of handles. No maker's mark seen.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian
Dimensions:
H-8.3 Dia-3.4 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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