Vase

Datec.1850

Mediumsilver; gold; mother-of-pearl; jade; enamel

Dimensions7 1/2 x 15 1/4 inches (19 x 38.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1980

Object number58.900.5

ClassificationsHousehold Accessories

DescriptionModified amphora shape with long neck; enameled inlay of colored flowers; six panels with gold ground; applied mother-of-pearl birds, flowers, silver trees, and jade flowers; six applied elephants with rings attached to body of vase; hexagonal shaped pedestal base.

ProvenanceProbably W.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted December 11, 1980 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House

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