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Vase
Workshop of: James Giles (English, 1718–1780)
Possibly made by: Vauxhall Manufactory
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
Possibly made by: Vauxhall Manufactory
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
about 1764–68
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain with colored enamel and gilded decoration
Dimensions
18.41 cm (7 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.794
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionGarniture of three vases (a-covered vase, b-lid for vase 1988.793a,b, 1988.794c-lady with fan 1988.794, d-lady all in red 1988.795). Inverted pear forms on splayed foot, end pair have flat leaf form extending from lip for handles. Center has heavy scroll. Based on the Vincennes "vase a oreilles" model introduced in 1754.
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.