Name/Title
UrnEntry/Object ID
MP.87.212Description
One of a pair of molded urns with twisted handles resting on rectangular bases: urn has flaring rim with beading and "egg and dart" design; leafy vines run under rim and are of a piece with double-twist handles on either side; urn is waisted with bulbous bottom; on one side four male heads (all but one bearded); stick between one pair, torch between other (appear to be in bottle); on other side four male heads, all bearded, with a torch between each pair; lion skin, including head and paws, below heads on either side; acanthus leaves at bottom; urn body rests on base; inverted cup-shape with large beading; spool with line at center and flaring base with double quarter-round at bottom edge; urn rests on 7/8" high platform which in turn rests on rectangular base "molded" cornice and base and rectangular reserves on sides.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerNotes
Dates: 1834 - 1867
Date made: r. 1834 - 1867Dimensions
Dimension Description
Width includes handles.Height
16-1/2 inWidth
14-3/4 inDiameter
10-5/8 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 14 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (41.9 x 37.5 x 27 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of Condition: Random chips, particularly at base. .212 chip out of top rim, one handle broken.Relationships
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MP.87.211 - Urn - One of pairGeneral Notes
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One of pairNote Type
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Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Parlour