One of a pair of Large Ornate Porcelain Vases

Place of ManufactureEurope

MediumMaterial: porcelain, hard paste; glaze

DimensionsOverall: 61 x 37.5 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Foster and Constance Isherwood

Object number2009.020.002

DescriptionTall urn-shaped vase has a flared rim and rounded shoulders that narrow sharply to a raised and flared pedestal-like base. Body has an underlying raised relief fluted pattern. Vase is glazed white with green and gold rib-like patterning on the neck, body and base. It is heavily decorated with high relief, modelled, multi-coloured, floral embellishments on neck, shoulders and down onto the body. There are two rams head handles on either side at the shoulders. The base is separate to the body and is attached with a metal fitting.

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