Vase

Firm of Ferdinand Barbedienne

Cleveland Museum of Art

Vase by Firm of Ferdinand Barbedienne. The vase has a wide mouth with a narrow rim and a flared lip. The body of the vase is shaped like an elongated teardrop, wider at the top than at the bottom. The vase features a predominantly blue enamel design with gold accents and intricate patterns. The base of the vase tapers to a point and is supported by three gold legs with animal-shaped feet. The legs are attached to the body of the vase via curved gold handles that resemble animal heads. The handles are adorned with red gemstones. The background of the image is dark gray.