Vase

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Vase

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.453

Description

Alabaster vase of simple form: narrow round flat bottom gradually widening to greatest width about 3/4 of the way up at which point vase narrows to collar and slightly flares at lip; cream-colored ground with yellowish-orange veining; smooth satin finish on outside, rough on inside.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1899 Date made: r. 1868 - 1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-1/4 in

Diameter

2-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. (10.8 x 6.7 cm)

Dimension Description

Bottom

Diameter

1-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Dimension Description

Top

Diameter

2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 in. (5.1 cm)

Material

Alabaster

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Some cracks which have been blackened; general soil and wear evident; a few raised patches of shinier surface.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, White-Wetmore Bedroom