Ott and Brewer (1871–1893). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1885. Porcelain, 10 1/16 x 7 3/8 in. (25.6 x 18.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Willard C. Brinton, 47.30.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.30.3.jpg)

Vase

Artist:Ott and Brewer

Medium: Porcelain

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1885

Dimensions: 10 1/16 x 7 3/8 in. (25.6 x 18.7 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: Decorative Art, 20th-Century Decorative Arts, 4th Floor

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 47.30.3

Image: 47.30.3.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Broad baluster shape with high shoulder and wide straight neck with gilt rim. White body, but entire exterior with dull pink ground. Applied thick gold paste decoration in various shades with asymmetrical Aesthetic Movement motives including a duck in flight at center on shoulder against gold sponged clouds and below a large plant with curving leaves. Back with similar, but simpler, gold paste vegetal design. Applied large white reticulated handles outlined in gold. Condition: good.

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