Photograph by Ed Pollard, Sony a7R II 2022.

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Vase in Amphora Line

Manufacturer Riessner, Stellmacher, & Kessel (Bohemian, late 19th Century - early 20th Century)

CultureBohemian

Dateca. 1890

MediumPorcelain

Dimensions9 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (24.1 × 11.4 × 11.4 cm)

InscribedIncised on bottom: "Amphora" and a crown.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.2776

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DescriptionThis vase is painted and trailed porcelain with applied studs. Vase rising from a round foot and narrow base and swelling out as it nears the top then constricted to for the neck. Raised applied trails of porcelain creating whip-lash lines and circles. The vase is painted in gold and green with a band of various colored applied studs simulating gems around the widest part.

Label TextRiessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, manufacturer Bohemian, Turn-Teplitz (1892-1945) Vase in Amphora line, ca. 1890 Painted and trailed porcelain with applied studs Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2776 Approved By: CLF