Vase with cover
John Flaxman · ca. 1782–90
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This "Vase with cover" is identified as a Jasperware piece created by John Flaxman, Jr., dating from approximately 1782–90. The vase measures 17 7/8 inches (45.4 cm) in height and weighs 14 pounds (6.4 kg). It is classified under Ceramics-Pottery and is part of the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department.
The artwork was acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1910 through the Rogers Fund. The catalogue data does not provide information regarding the culture of origin, specific provenance before its acquisition, or any past exhibition history. No literature references are supplied for this specific piece.
The artist, John Flaxman, Jr. (1755–1826), is described as an English artist. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds several other works by or related to Flaxman, including a comparable "Vase with cover (one of a pair)" from ca. 1780–1800 and various other vases, ewers, and sketches.
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