Vase and coaster 1700 - 1755

This vase and coaster were crafted by de Porceleyne Lampetkan, and they now reside at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Although we don't have specific dates for this work or artist, it invites us to consider the broader context of decorative arts and their relationship to identity. These objects would have been part of someone’s domestic space, reflecting their taste, status, and aspirations. The landscape imagery, with its depiction of houses and nature, evokes a sense of idealized rural life, perhaps contrasting with the realities of urban existence. Consider how the act of creating and owning such objects might have intersected with societal hierarchies. Who had access to these luxury items, and what did they signify about their place in the world? Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these pieces encourage us to reflect on the intimate connections between art, daily life, and the construction of self.