Museum Collections
Luce Center
Vase
Object Number:
INV.611
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 23.5 x 11.1 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on base: "WS & S/129"
Description:
Urn-shaped earthenware vase with matte brown glaze; flat circular rim with impressed geometric decoration, fluted neck, angular strap handles at sides; body with molded decoration of Greek figures, on one side riding chariot and on other side playing harp; circular pedestal base with geometric decoration (vase broken).
Gallery Label:
The impressed maker's mark "WS & S" may refer to W. Schiller & Sons of Bodenbach, Bohemia, makers of porcelain and earthenware.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.