Century Vase by Karl L. H. Müller|Union Porcelain Works

Medium

Porcelain

Dimensions

H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm)

Classification

Vase

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Chace, 1969

Accession Number

69.194.2

Tags

AnimalsGeorge WashingtonMen

Art Historical Context

Crafted around 1876 by designer Karl L. H. for the Union Porcelain Works, *Century Vase* as a exquisite example of American porcelain artistry during the nation's centennial celebrations. Standing 12¾ inches tall, this porcelain vessel features intricate motifs of George Washington, men, and animals, evoking patriotic pride and the revolutionary spirit. Union Porcelain Works, based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, was a pioneering American firm renowned for producing high-quality, European-inspired porcelain that rivaled imports, marking a key moment in the U.S. ceramics industry. The vase's title no...

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