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We love a good hand vase and this Parian piece may just be our favorite! With its matte, marble-like appearance, this vase adds just the right amount of ghostly pallor to any setting.
Parian ware is a type of fired, but unglazed porcelain. It was first invented around 1840 by the British company Copeland and Garrett and was given its name because of its resemblance to Parian marble.
Often confused for the more popular bisque porcelain, Parian ware is a hard-paste porcelain that is fired twice, giving it a hard, smooth impenetrable surface (unlike its porous bisque counterpart).
This beautiful vase features a woman's hand with a delicately detailed lace cuff and pearl bracelet holding a tulip bud, a symbol of love and charity.
Additional Details
Date: 1880s-1890s
Materials: Parian porcelain
Measurements: 7" x 2 5/8"
Markings: None
Condition: Very Good
Vase has no chips or cracks. It does have a small line of darker discoloration (possibly a metal mark) on the cuff and is discolored inside at the base from use. It also has a slight wobble, which occurred when it was made.
Cleaning and Care
We recommend dry dusting this piece to keep it clean. In the event that it requires a heavier clean, use a soft damp toothbrush with some very mild detergent.
