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Vase

1756–60
Not on view
The vase, in the form of an eel basket, is modeled after one designed for the Meissen porcelain factory by J.J. Kaendler about 1747. The vase is emblematic of Water from a set representing the four Elements (air, fire, earth and water).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vase
  • Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (British, 1745–1784, Gold Anchor Period, 1759–69)
  • Date: 1756–60
  • Culture: British, Chelsea
  • Medium: Soft-paste porcelain
  • Dimensions: Height: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Eric, 1940
  • Object Number: 40.177
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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