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Vase

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-26677

Description

Molded vase with rectangular base, three shafts resembling tree trunks and molded form of lion with yellow ball under front paw in foreground. Base and trunks glazed green. Lion glazed brown with orange tongue. Greenish tint on lion's body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

vases
creamware
glazing (coating)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Creamware
Tin Glazed
Lion
VASE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.875 x 6.25 x 4.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.616.2

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