New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera- 2007.

Vase

Artist Chevroson

Manufacturer Villeroy & Boch

CultureGerman

Dateca. 1880

MediumTerra cotta

DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 x 10 in. (34.9 x 25.4 cm)

InscribedSigned by the artist "Chevroson" near the molded foot. Stamped with the factory mark on the bottom.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number77.830

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DescriptionBulbous tall vase decorated in the Japanese style with a landscape of rocks, trees, plants, birds and clouds in pale colors and in slight relief on a beige ground. The mouth of the vase is gilded. The outside surface has a matte finish while the interior is both highly glazed at the mouth and matte for the rest.