Pilgrim Vase
Eager to capitalize on the interest in china decoration, American potteries began to manufacturing whiteware blanks for amateur decoration. In 1880 the Jersey City Pottery introduced a line of ivory-colored earthenware for amateurs, like this vase in the shape of a pilgrim bottle. Overglaze painted landscapes on either side depict watchful deer pausing in a snowy forest and birds flying over a peaceful river.
Artwork Details
- Title:Pilgrim Vase
- Maker:Jersey City Pottery (1855–92)
- Date:ca. 1880–89
- Geography:Made in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- Culture:American
- Medium:Painted and glazed earthenware
- Dimensions:9 13/16 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (24.9 x 21.6 x 8.9 cm)
- Credit Line:Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1985
- Object Number:1985.144.2
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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ca. 1850
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