Publication Date
19th century
Type
Book
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
60 x 31 cm
Library
Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum
Library Asset ID
400-0241
Record ID
400-0241
Date
19th century
Notes
This vase is a pair of vase with inventory number 400-0240. The two vases are exactly the same, except that the bouquets around their necks consist of different flowers.
The mouth, handles and base of the vase are made of gilded bronze. The gilded decoration on the back of his neck shows a wreath and a helmet in the middle of two staffs. There is a horn-shaped cornucopia motif under the helmet, representing abundance and abundance. This composition resembles a military coat of arms. The royal eagle on the front of the body of the vase is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The eagle has been a symbol of power and victory since ancient times, as the representative of Jupiter, the chief god of the Roman Empire and the Roman state religion during the Republic and Empire periods. The handles of the vase are in the shape of a swan, and the feet of its base are in the shape of a lion's claw. Under the base there is the “M. Imple [Manufacture Impériale] de Sèvres” seal, used between 1804 and 1812.
The porcelain vase is in the Ampire style. This late Neoclassical style, prevalent at the beginning of the 19th century, takes its name from the empire of Napoleon I (1804-1814). During this period, forms and decorative elements inspired by ancient times were blended with Napoleon's imperial symbols such as the letter "N", laurel wreath, eagle, stars and bee. Empress Joséphine's fondness for swans was also reflected in the furniture, textiles and porcelain decorations of the period. The Sèvres Porcelain Factory also frequently produced objects depicting Napoleon's battle scenes, portraits of his family members, and court life, as well as returning to depictions of flowers because they evoked the prosperity of the new empire.
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This porcelain vase is one of a pair, with the other bearing the inventory number 400-0240. The two vases are identical, save for the different flowers featured in the floral bouquets on their necks.
The lip, handles, and base of the vase are made of gilt bronze. The gilded decoration on the back of the vase's neck features a helmet in front of two crossed sceptres, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Underneath the helmet is a cornucopia, a symbol of abundance and prosperity in the shape of a horn. This composition is reminiscent of a military coat of arms. The imperial eagle on the front of the body of the vase is also surrounded by a laurel wreath. The eagle, representing the Roman Empire and the god Jupiter, has symbolized power and triumph since Antiquity. The vase's handles are swan-shaped, while its base stands on lion's-paw legs. Beneath the base is an inscription reading 'M. Imple [Manufacture Impériale] de Sèvres’, used between 1804-1812.
The vase is in the late Neoclassical Empire style, popular in the early nineteenth century, which takes its name from the reign of Napoleon I (1804-1814). This period saw the adoption of forms and decorative elements inspired by Antiquity, blended with Napoleon's imperial emblems such as stars, the letter 'N', the laurel wreath, the eagle, and the bee. The Empress Joséphine's particular fondness towards swans was reflected in the decorative elements on furniture, textiles and porcelain items made during this period. The Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory not only produced many objects depicting Napoleonic battle scenes, life at court, and portraits of the Emperor's family members, but also employed floral decorations as a way of evoking the prosperity of the new empire.
Dönem
Fransız / French; Sèvres tarzı / Sèvres style
Kayıtlar
Vazonun altındaki damga: M. Imple de Sèvres
Teknik
Porselen, renkli mine, altın ve yaldızlı bronz / Porcelain, polychrome enamels, gold and gilt bronze
Telif Hakkı
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