Ornamental Vase Designs

Object Details

Catalogue Status

Research in Progress

Description

Two vases, one above the other. The vase on top has a bouquet of flowers spilling from its mouth. The neck has spiraled fluting and a stylized acanthus leaf pattern at its base. 2 double looping snakes form the handles. The vase on the bottom is in the shape of a pitcher with a scalloped mouth and a single handle. The vase has a ring handle on either side and gadrooning at the bottom. The plate is signed and lettered.

Data Source

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Designer

Théodore Bertren, active in France, 18th century

Publisher

Chez Daumont, active 18th century

Date

1772

Credit Line

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Medium

Engraving on paper

Object Name

Print

Type

Print