Collection Highlights
Snake jug
1871
1906.6ab
Stoneware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Vase
Object name
Vase
Date
1880-1900
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 5 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 25.4 x 13.3 x 11.1 cm )
Description
Beaker vase with rectangular body with slightly bevelled edges and flaring rims; large scroll work cartouche in low relief on front of vase; decorated in green, yellow, brown, and black enamel with scene of bird perched on branch protruding from rock, surrounded by flowers; scrolling border with abstract flowers and designs.
Credit Line
Purchased from the Estate of Mr. Charles G. Thompson
Object Number
1942.640b
Marks
painted: in black on bottom: "MADE IN/ZUID HOLLAND./W." and picture of hut with semi-circular roof and arch-shaped door
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
