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Porcelain Vase
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| Accession #: | 3321.43 |
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| Title: | Porcelain Vase |
| Object Type: | Vase |
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| Physical Description: | Porcelain vase with two gilt side handles near top with painting of birds in berry bushes. |
| Description: | Louis and Verus Davenport and their son Lewis all had an eye for acquiring beautiful decorative arts. In 1987 Lewis bequeathed over 125 family pieces to this museum, along with funds to preserve them and to create expanded museum galleries. |
| Category: | History |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Decorative Arts (Decorative Arts), Household Accessory (Furnishing)
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| Geographical Reference: | Germany (International->Europe) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x Dia 13 x 9 1/8"
Base Diameter 5"
diameter of opening 4 3/4"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
porcelain (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
Signed "Porter". Marked "H & Co/- Selo/bavaria".
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| Related Exhibits: | |
| Credit Line: | The Estate of Lewis M. Davenport, Jr. |
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