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Gourd Vase Vase

This is a vase. It is dated mid-18th century and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt decoration. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Catharine Oglesby. It is credited Gift of Catharine Oglesby.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 14.5 × 7.4 cm (5 11/16 × 2 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Gourd Vase Vase; France; tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt decoration; H x diam.: 14.5 × 7.4 cm (5 11/16 × 2 15/16 in.); Gift of Catharine Oglesby; 1958-119-8

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