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Vase

Ott & Brewer (active 1871–1893)
about 1882–90
Object Place: Trenton, New Jersey

Medium/Technique Belleek porcelain, gilt
Dimensions Overall: 33 x 20.3 cm (13 x 8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore
Accession Number2020.389
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionIrregularly-shaped, roughly square-shaped vase with rounded edges; intentional split in rim with a section folded back; gilt decoration of wheat, leaves and clouds
Marks On base: "Beleek / crown & sword logo / 050"
ProvenanceBy 2010, Deedee and Barrie A. Wigmore, New York [see note]; 2020, gift of the Wigmores to the MFA. (Accession date: December 16, 2020)

NOTE: First lent by Deedee and Barrie Wigmore to the MFA in 2010.