Vase stand with rams’ heads and carved neoclassical decoration

late 18th century

Not on view

Seventeenth and eighteenth century prints and drawings indicate that Asian vases and monumental fish bowls were placed on such gilt wood brackets as parade display objects. Especially important monumental Asian porcelain vases were shown on ornate stand like the present example.

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Title: Vase stand with rams’ heads and carved neoclassical decoration
Date: late 18th century
Culture: French or Dutch
Medium: Gilded wood
Dimensions: confirmed: 24 × 17 × 17 in. (61 × 43.2 × 43.2 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2013
Object Number: 2018.211.3
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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