Garniture of Three Flower Vases (Vases Hollandois)
c. 1761
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory French, founded 1740 Painted by André-Vincent Vielliard (French, 1717-90, active 1752-90)
Sèvres
A garniture, or set, of vases usually consisted of three or five vases, which could vary by size or shape, shown as a group on mantles or furniture. Each of these vases is comprised of two parts: vase and stand. Water was poured into the lower portion through the openings around the stand and was drawn up through holes into the fan-shaped vase.
Soft-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels, and gilding