Object Number 1958.1805

Object Name

Flower container (Vase or urn)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Paris, France, Europe

Date

1820-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Back; Matte gilt eagle on back with motto scroll "E PLURIBUS UNUM"

Subjects

Washington, George; Classical; American eagle; American themed ceramics

Materials

Porcelain (hard-paste)

Techniques

Molded, Painted, Gilded, Enameled

Dimensions (inches)

10.437 (H) , 5.709 (L) , 4.37 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

26.51 (H) , 14.5 (L) , 11.1 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Article] Frelinghuysen, Alice Cooney. 04//1998 Paris Porcelain in America. Antiques. 554-563.
• Pairs of vases portraying (1) Washington and Lafayette and (2) John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: p. 562,
[Book] Conger, Clement E. & Rollins, Alexandra W. 1991 Treasures of State: Fine and Decorative Arts in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the U. S. Department of State.
• Pair of vases portraying Lafayette: pp. 289-90, no. 180, France, possibly Paris, c. 1824-30. "Tradition states that Lafayette brought thirteen pairs of these vases with him...for use as gifts to his hosts" during America visit in 1824