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Vase

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-51983

Description

Chalice shaped earthenware vase with green glaze, cream underglaze showing through ribs of molded leaves. Cream glazed crackle interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

vases
glazing (coating)
earthenware
art pottery
Vase
Vase

Inscription

"BOSTON USA" (barely legible). (impressed)

Maker

Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

7 (H), 4 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Florence Viaux

Accession Number

1941.106

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

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