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Vase, globular, with a neck in the form of a beehive with ten bees
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Vase, globular, with a neck in the form of a beehive with ten bees

Ernest Bussière · 1903 · earthenware

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Earthenware vase, globular on a constricted foot, with a neck in the shape of a beehive with ten bees in relief, covered with wicker. On the globular body, branches with oak leaves and acorns in relief and two bees, also in relief, on the front. The vase has two handles in the shape of bee wings. The entire vase is covered with a green and grey engobe with partial luster over a red glaze. The vase comes with a foot (B) of chestnut wood with a bronze plaque bearing an inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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vase
Credit lineVaas, bolvormig, met hals in de vorm van een bijenkorf met tien bijen. 1903. Ernest Bussière. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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