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Vase

Date

1790-1820

GUSN

GUSN-306302

Description

Earthenware urn-shaped vase with chocolate brown matte glaze and rounded foot. Applied strap handles that terminate in foliate design. Relief image of a woman in the center of a medallion with egg and dart molded decoration surrounded by scrolls, leaves, birds. On the opposite side, scrolling foliate medallion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

earthenware
slipware
relief (sculpture techniques)
Vase
Vase

Maker

Isleworth Porcelain Factory

Dimensions

9 7/8 x 5 (HxW), 4 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1953.260

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