Artist/Maker
United States Pottery Co.
Vase
1847-1858
Place made, probablyBennington, Vermont, United States, North America
Porcelain
Overall: 7 1/2 x 3 in. ( 19 x 7.6 cm )
INV.13641
The United States Pottery Company (1847 - 1858) produced ornamental objects including yellow ware with Rockingham and flint enamel glazes, agate and granite wares, porcelain and parian. Technically innovative, the United States Pottery Company gained national prominence when its wares were featured in the 1853 Crystal Palace Exhibition in New York City.
DescriptionParian ware pear-shaped vase with flaring, fluted neck, molded in low relief with singing bird in swing enclosed by foliage, either side, and more three -dimensional grape clusters on either side, on stippled ground.ClassificationsCERAMICS
