Painted porcelain vase

Painted porcelain vase, with gilt bands. Used in Kitale for much of its working life.

Height

346 mm

Width

180 mm

Depth

120 mm

Weight

1.64 kg

Method: Measured at inspection

Materials

Glazed porcelain, enamel colours, gilding

Condition

Fair — Some damage, losses or later repairs.Applicant-submitted

Condition notes

Old damage, stabilised; some parts missing.

Christian Farrugia, 1891: Brought to Kitale. Lamin Jallow, 1915: Received as a gift. Malcolm Stewart, 1942: Bought from a dealer. Mussa Chege, 1977: Received as a gift by the current custodian.

1. c. 1889–1899
   Maker unknown Manufacture · Germany

   Made.

   EstimateSource: Specialist opinion
2. 1891
   Christian Farrugia Acquisition · Kitale

   Brought to Kitale.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Purchase receipt
3. 1915
   Lamin Jallow Gift · Kitale

   Received as a gift.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Bill of sale
4. 1942
   Malcolm Stewart Sale · Kitale

   Bought from a dealer.

   VerifiedSource: Bill of sale
5. 1977
   Mussa Chege Gift · Kitale

   Received as a gift by the current custodian.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Bill of sale
6. 2008
   Mussa Chege Registration · Kitale

   Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.

   VerifiedSource: Registry decision
7. 2025
   Mussa Chege Succession · Kitale

   Inheritance from Juma Kimaro.

   VerifiedSource: Registry decision SUC-KE-2025-0002

Acquired by current custodian

Received as a gift, 1977 — Malcolm StewartVerified

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