Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Beaker vase
Object Number:
1957.276a
Date:
ca. 1800-1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
a: 10 x 5 1/2 in.
Description:
One of a pair of porcelain beaker vases with blue underglaze decoration consisting of two large and several small oblong panels with scrolling floral borders; panels are of willow design (with islands, teahouses, bridges); outer rim has "Fitzhugh" border (with butterflies, flowers, and diapering); surface has traces of gilding.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Sheldon Leavitt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
