Vase

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Vase

Entry/Object ID

PM.87.9

Description

Octagonal delftware vase with blue decoration in the form of oriental scenes, tulips, and scroll-like leafy motifs: has 3/4" high narrow octagonal collar, bulbous shoulder which tapers and then flares slightly at foot; decoration as follows: Large and small alternating pointed drops around top of neck; wide top border edged by two lines on either side contains leafy, scrolling devices; paneled decoration in form of an elaborate, leafy tulip alternating with an oriental scene (two varieties): One scene contains a man with bag at waist holding an object in two hands; rocks and plants in background and foreground; other scene contains two men in patterned clothing, one holds an unidentified object, the other a staff; rocks and plants in background and foreground; panels separated by line; wide bottom border of leafy, scrolling devices and flowers topped by a double line; "4" painted on glazed bottom of vase.

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1733 Date made: r. 1700 - 1733

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Max Diam

Height

8-1/4 in

Diameter

5-1/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 5 1/16 in. (21 x 12.9 cm)

Material

Tin-glazed earthenware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Much chipping at top edge and random chips and glaze flakes at bottom. Relatively large glaze flake (3/4" x 1/4") on one edge; random small glaze breaks.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Reading Room, Shelf B5