Vase 1870 - 1885

This "Vase" was created by Haviland & Co. between 1870 and 1885. It is part of the decorative arts collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The porcelain vase features a delicate floral pattern with a blue bird perched on a branch, executed in hand-painted colors. Its overall shape is inspired by ancient Chinese art, with the square base and flared, rectangular rim. It is a fine example of the artistic influences of the East in 19th-century European decorative arts.