This was a surprising find yesterday in Lawrence, Massachusetts! I have never seen this exact form before, although I suspect this circa 1870-1900 hand-thrown painted red earthenware vase was possibly manufactured in the style of ancient Grecian pottery, whereas it was probably made at the Charles A. Lawrence (1829-1904) Pottery in Beverly, Massachusetts. There are a few reasons why I suggest this place of manufacture, such as handling and studying a number of similar made marked pieces, including some that are owned today by Historic Beverly, as well as another object owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
However, the shape of this object also reminds me of ancient porcelain vases and bottles that were manufactured to resemble gourds in some of the Asian countries. And if this form were inspired after Asian pottery, then it is possible that the China Trade industry in neighboring Salem, Massachusetts may have been a source of inspiration.
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Ancient Style Red Earthenware Vase Probably Made in Beverly, Mass.
19th C. Hand-Thrown Painted Red Earthenware Vase
Possibly Made in an Ancient Grecian Style
Although the Shape also Has an Ancient Asian Look to It
Probably Made at the Charles A. Lawrence Pottery in Beverly, Mass.
Found Yesterday in Lawrence, Mass.
Circa 1870-1900
Stands 8" Tall
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Another View of the Vase
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Another View of the Vase
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Another View of the Vase
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A View of the Interior
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A View of the Large Footed Base
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A View of the Base
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