Description

Double Gourd Vase and Saucer-Shaped Dish, Private Collection

The Thompson catalogue described the subject as a vase (one of three) and a dish, 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.'

'No. 31. Saucer-shaped Dish. In the centre a panel of five aster flowers on a ground conventionally ornamented; above, numerous panels containing similar flowers on a stem, with six leaves; round the edge, between each panel, a flower. Diameter, 15 inches.' 1