Hand-painted porcelain vase

Hand-painted porcelain vase by Porzellanfabrik Wendt, with gilt bands. Used in Kitale for much of its working life.

Height

243 mm

Width

232 mm

Depth

199 mm

Weight

2.25 kg

Method: Measured at inspection

Materials

Glazed porcelain, enamel colours, gilding

Condition

Good — Complete, with wear consistent with age and use.Applicant-submitted

Condition notes

Light surface scratches; all parts present.

Eldoret Industrial Heritage Society, 1904: Brought to Kitale. Mulenga Mwansa, 1916: Bought privately. Wanjiru Haile, 1936: Bought from a dealer. Rohan Chauhan, 1969: Received as a gift. The Rahman family, 1979: Inherited by the current custodian.

1. 1893
   Porzellanfabrik Wendt Manufacture · Germany

   Made.

   VerifiedSource: Maker’s records
2. 1904
   Eldoret Industrial Heritage Society Acquisition · Kitale

   Brought to Kitale.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Inventory entry
3. 1916
   Mulenga Mwansa Sale · Kitale

   Bought privately.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Family account
4. 1936
   Wanjiru Haile Sale · Kitale

   Bought from a dealer.

   VerifiedSource: Accession register
5. 1969
   Rohan Chauhan Gift · Kitale

   Received as a gift.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Accession register
6. 1979
   The Rahman family Inheritance · Kitale

   Inherited by the current custodian.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Accession register
7. 1992
   The Rahman family Registration · Kitale

   Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.

   VerifiedSource: Registry decision

Acquired by current custodian

Inherited, 1979Verified

No physical inspection has been carried out. Facts marked Verified were confirmed from documentary evidence.