Pilgrim Vase 1880 - 1885

The "Pilgrim Vase" is a ceramic vase created by Chesapeake Pottery between 1880 and 1885. The vase is decorated with a delicate floral motif in gold and white against a cream-colored background. It is circular in shape and has a rounded body with four small feet, and two handles in the shape of stylized animal heads. The vase is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, NY. The overall shape, design, and materials of the vase are indicative of the Arts and Crafts movement, which emphasized traditional craftsmanship and artistic design in the late 19th century.