With lavish gilded decoration and delicately painted landscapes, this pair of vases is among the most ornate known with a history of American ownership.
Manufacturer: Manufactured by Marc Schoelcher (established 1798–1834)
Date: ca. 1815–20
Geography: Made in Paris, France
Culture: French
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: 13 3/8 x 10 x 7 5/8 in. (34 x 25.4 x 19.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase, Thomas Jayne Gift, Peter Terian Gift, Friends of the American Wing Fund by exchange, 1999
Accession Number: 1999.191.1