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Vase

Made at: Worcester Manufactory (England)
Decorated by: Jefferyes Hamett O'Neale (Irish, active in England 1734–1801)
English
18th century
About 1768–70
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain, enamel colors and gilding
Dimensions 38.73 cm (15 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number55.399
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionVase of inverted pear-shape with wide, flaring neck and slight molding at foot. Deep blue ground, with two large almost heart-shaped panels outlined in fine scroll and floral gilding painted with scenes of (1) warriors and animals; (2) river and landscape, distant mountains, house, two men on bridge over falls. Garlands and rim (slightly chipped) in gilt on neck.
Marks Square mark on bottom
InscriptionsSigned "O'Neale Piny & c" and signed "O'Neale inv & c."
ProvenanceBy 1952, Sigmund J. Katz (b.1897 - d.1958) and Jessie W. (Mrs. Sigmund J.) Katz (b.1901 - d. 1988), Covington, LA; 1955, gift of Jessie and Sigmund Katz to the MFA (Accession date: June 9, 1955).