
<p>Belleek, a type of Parian porcelain, was popularized in the United States during the 1870s, although it originated in Ireland. Typically characterized by eggshell-thin walls and an ivory-colored body, Belleek was suitable for small decorative objects such as this vase. Made by Ott and Brewer, the New Jersey company that first made American Belleek, this unusual square-neck vase displays a rare, iridescent olive-green glaze complemented by the delicately painted, Japanese-inspired decoration popularized by the Aesthetic movement.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 1882
- Dimensions
- H.: 23.9 cm (9 3/4 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Ott and Brewer
Artist

Ott and Brewer
Ceramics
Ott and Brewer (American, 1871–1892)
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- Ott and Brewer
- Year
- 1882
- Dimensions
- H.: 23.9 cm (9 3/4 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1882-048774
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified