Vintage Portuguese Floral Five Finger Ceramic Vase, Purple & Green

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On this Portuguese five finger vase there is an embossed lattice feature embedded on each "finger" opening, as well as, … Read more On this Portuguese five finger vase there is an embossed lattice feature embedded on each "finger" opening, as well as, hand-painted flowers on the bodice and base. The colors of forest green and dark purple ground the vase openings while the hand painted flowers of canary yellow and royal blue give delicacy to the piece. This is a reproduction of five finger ceramic vase. from the Museum of Modern Art, (see makers mark).

Historical fact of the five finger vase it was a popular type container back in the 1700's and was brought over to America from England.. The vase was also known as "trumpet vase, fan vase or quintal horn." The ease of picking flowers or botanicals and placing it in the fan-like fingers made a beautiful centerpiece, instantly! I hope you'll make this a "keeper" in your home.

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5 finger openings on this portuguese hand painted vase. In colors of purple and forest green. with blue and yellow painted flowers. Makers mark MMA-UPH, made in Portugal. See less