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Vase

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1820

GUSN

GUSN-38462

Description

Earthenware vase with chocolate brown matte glaze and square base. Fern band around vase base, face of a man inside molded medallion within Greek key border. On opposite side, floret medallion. Applied double scrolled handles. Egg and dart border around rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

vases
earthenware
relief (sculpture techniques)
Vase
Vase

Inscription

"20285" (Painted)
"C [?] W 6" (impressed)

Maker

Isleworth Porcelain Factory

Location of Origin

Germany

Dimensions

9 x 5 1/2 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John C. Nichols

Accession Number

1936.236

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