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VASE WITH COVER

Creator(s):

On view in: French Drawing Room


About this object

Main part of vase made from pieces of lapis lazuli, except for some channeling on the lower part and turning around the neck, the lapis lazuli portion of the vase is undecorated. About the base in gilt bronze is a wreath of laurel leaves and a row of beads. The gilt bronze handles end in leaves and berries. The top and cover is surmounted by a pine cone.

Object name:
VASE WITH COVER
Made from:
Gilt bronze -- lapis lazuli
Made in:
Paris, France
Date made:
1760-1790
Size:
24 1/4 in. (61.6 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.288.1-2
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
MARK "8D" [Side of base]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973