Vase : 2005.22.101AB

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

2005.22.101AB

Accession#:

2005.22

Credit Line:

Donated by Willette Janes.

Object Name:

Vase

Title:

LIdded vase with Oriental pattern in blue

Description:

A small, cylindrical—shaped vase with a highly decorative "oriental" pattern. The pattern features two similar depictions of two people standing behind a large vase that is similarly decorated. Each figure looks off to the side.The floral decorations are of cherry blossoms and cherries as well as two identical birds. There is a top that is flat in design and has a "Chinese lion" or "dog" figurine on top. The vase and top are made of ceramic, perhaps china or porcelain and the glaze is a cobalt blue. On the bottom are four "oriental" symbols. It is unknown what they mean.

Notes:

Bought by donor at a garage sale from the Pearce family of Douglas, from the house also known as the Brown House.

People:

Janes, Willette

Search Terms:

Home Life
residence

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