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Beaker vase

Beaker vase
Object name 
Beaker vase
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
Object Number 
1957.276a
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.