Vase
This small ovoid-shaped vase is carved of brownish jasper. Its short neck is embellished with an engraved gilded-silver mount. The body, supported on a round foot, is decorated with several moldings which visually divide the vase into different parts.
Jasper can have many colors including red, yellow, brown, and green, but is most commonly red. Its color is believed to affect the magical qualities of the silica-based mineral although all colors are thought to have a calming effect.
Jasper can have many colors including red, yellow, brown, and green, but is most commonly red. Its color is believed to affect the magical qualities of the silica-based mineral although all colors are thought to have a calming effect.
Artwork Details
- Title: Vase
- Date: mid-17th century
- Culture: French
- Medium: Jasper, silver gilt
- Dimensions: H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
- Classification: Lapidary Work
- Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
- Object Number: 17.190.597
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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Lapidary workshop: Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, Versailles
after 1771–72, mounts ca. 1780
ca. 1650–60
Attributed to Adam Weisweiler (French, 1744–1820)
ca. 1787
Sèvres Manufactory (French, 1740–present)
1791
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