Description

Double Gourd Vase, Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute

A sketch of a vase, lit from the left, and casting a shadow behind and to right.

The Thompson catalogue described the vase (one of three), as follows:

'No. 26. Three Double Gourd Vases, with open tops. On the lower gourd six panels with alternate subjects of female figures (Lange Lysen) variously occupied, and landscapes; below six similar patterns of figures separated by panels, vases and flowers on a stand. Separating the top from the bottom, a projecting ring. On the upper part six panels similarly ornamented, divided by flowers forming spandrils. Round the neck a deep ornamental band. Mark, leaf and double ring. Height, 14 ½ inches.' 1