"Moule en Plein" Vase or Humidor

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Object Name:

Department

American

Maker(s)

Baccarat, Manufacturer

Place Made:

France

Date:

1840-1860

Color

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black

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      - black (ref)

Technique

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blown glass

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      - glass (ref)
        blown glass (ref)

AAT

molding

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  - forming (ref)
    - molding (ref)

Material

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glass

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Dimensions:

Overall H: 13.2 cm, Diam (max): 11.8 cm

Accession Number:

2012.3.10

Location:

Not on Display

Description

Opaque black glass; mold-blown. Cylindrical vase or humidor widening slightly towards rim. Base has scalloped edge and intricate line pattern pressed into bottom that consists of concentric circles and wavy lines. Exterior wall of vessel decorated with four vertical fan-like floral designs with scrolling leaves; negative space covered with fine raised stippling.

Provenance

Simmonds, Ian, Source to 2012-03-31

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