Pear-shaped vase with cover, from a five-piece garniture, c. 1764, Jacobus Halder Adriaesensz; Manufacturer: De Griekse A (The Greek A) factory, Dutch, active 1760s, 16 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 in. ( x x cm), Tin glazed earthenware with underglaze blue decoration, 18th century, The term 'garniture' is used to describe a set of ceramic vessels for display on a cabinet, table, or on a chimneypiece mantel, the latter being specified as garniture de cheminée. Garnitures are traditionally made up of several beakers or vases, of alternating baluster and cylindrical shapes.

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