Vase
Datec. 1820
MediumPorcelain with overglaze polychrome enamel and gilding
Dimensions13 3/4 × 5 × 7 3/8 inches (34.9 × 12.7 × 18.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Montgomery Purdy.
Object number1975.4.4
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextEach of these paired vases exhibit slightly different assemblages of hand-painted bouquets, surrounded by elaborate gilding and raised moldings in their porcelain. Paired vases were popular decorative elements in American homes in the first part of the 19th century, and European porcelain manufacturers, especially in Paris and the new center at Limoges, began to find more commercial success in catering to American tastes.
Text written for 'Lingua Flora,' on view from June 21–September 8, 2024.
