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Vase, One of a Pair, Thomas Jefferson

Medium: Porcelain, overglaze enamel, gilt
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: France
- Possible place made: Italy
Dates: 1828-1830
Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 7 in. (44.5 x 24.1 x 17.8 cm)
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in American Identities: A New Look, American Landscape/Colony to Nation, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 47.19.2
Credit Line: Museum Collection Fund
Image: Overall, 47.19.2_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: One of pair of Sevres vases, Empire form, porcelain, gold ground with portrait on one side, conventional design of banding with medallion on opposite side, scroll handles, square base with circle and leaf decoration. Portrait of Thomas Jefferson seated at a table with books and profile bust of Benjamin Franklin. Condition: Good

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