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Vase

Manufacturer Manufactured by Marc Schoelcher French
ca. 1815–20
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 728
With lavish gilded decoration and delicately painted landscapes, this pair of vases is among the most ornate known with a history of American ownership.

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Object Information
  • Title: Vase
  • Manufacturer: Manufactured by Marc Schoelcher (established 1798–1834)
  • Date: ca. 1815–20
  • Geography: Made in Paris, France
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Porcelain
  • Dimensions: 13 3/8 x 10 x 7 5/8 in. (34 x 25.4 x 19.4 cm)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Thomas Jayne Gift, Peter Terian Gift, Friends of the American Wing Fund by exchange, 1999
  • Object Number: 1999.191.1
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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