4x5 transparency scanned on Hasselblad Flextight X1 by Ed Pollard-2020

Athenic Vase

Manufacturer Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Dateca. 1900

MediumSilver | Copper | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 15 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (39.4 x 15.9 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.969

Terms

Athenic
Art Nouveau
Rhode Island

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DescriptionAthenic tall vase swelling out at the center and with a petal shaped mouth. Triangular shaped base. Three applied copper handles are around the center in the form of peacock feathers with green, blue and tan enamels. The body of the vase is laced with peacock feathers enameled in colors.