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Covered vase
Workshop of: James Giles (English, 1718–1780)
Possibly made by: Vauxhall Manufactory
Formerly attributed to: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
Possibly made by: Vauxhall Manufactory
Formerly attributed to: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
about 1764–68
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels and gilding
Dimensions
13.02 cm (5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.793a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionTwo-handled vase with lid. The heavy scroll handles are angular and bifurcated where they join the body below the neck. Small domed cover with flower and leaf finial. Deep blue ground color and elaborate gilding, with tooling, framing reserve panels on both sides. Inverted pear form.
Marks
Unmarked
ProvenanceBy 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.