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Kew Blas Kettle Form Vase

Kew Blas Kettle Form Vase

"Ship's Decanter" Style Pitcher
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Venetian-style Twin-handled Vase
 
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Object Name: 
Kew Blas Kettle Form Vase
Department
American
Maker(s)
Union Glass Company, Manufacturer
Place Made: 
United States, Somerville, MA
Date: 
1905-1927
Color
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colorless
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opaque white glass
Technique
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glassblowing
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cased glass
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tooling
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applied decoration
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iridescence
Material
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glass
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 16.8 cm, W: 13.4 cm, D: 13.3 cm
Accession Number: 
2008.4.122
Location: 
On Display
Description
Colorless, and opaque white glass; blown, cased, tooled, applied, iridized. Kettle form with three applied, splayed, ribbed, iridized feet. Decorated with iridescent green and "peacock" feather pull-up design. Gold to green iridescence on the interior surface. Marked "KEW BLAS" on polished pontil.
Inscription
LDC.88.20 Painted On underside of base Black ink/paint
93 Label/adhesive On underside of base Rectangular white label with black text.
KEW-BLAS Engraved On underside of base
Provenance
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Source to

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