Vase, 1849–58, Made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 9 3/4 in. ( cm), Ceramics

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Vase, 1849–58, Made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 9 3/4 in. ( cm), Ceramics, United States Pottery Company (1852–58), Named in reference to the ancient marble quarry on the Greek island of Parros, parian has a higher proportion of feldspar than conventional porcelain, resulting in a vitrified biscuit body that resembles white statuary marble

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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