Flower Vase

Dateca. 1700

MediumEarthenware, tin-glazed (delft)

DimensionsH: 7"; D(body): 5"; D(base): 4 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-772

DescriptionGlobular body with wide neck and everted wavy rim; on the shoulder three tubes alternate with ram's horn volutes; on high spreading base. White with blue decoration: fruit clusters against a background of small dots on body, concentric circles on base with band of conventionalized pointed leaves.
Label TextThe decoration on this vase is related to that on a London plate dated 1701 (CWF accession 1959-135). Fragments of several objects decorated in this pattern but executed by different hands have been excavated in Williamsburg at the Blair Stables (29HA.0218) and at the Timberlake and Dana site (2JA.0312).
InscribedNo
MarkingsNo
ProvenanceA. F. Allbroo, Old English Furniture, Pottery & Porcelain, London

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