9 Port Glasses

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Object Name: 
9 Port Glasses
Place Made: 
Accession Number: 
60.2.48
Dimensions: 
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Location: 
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Date: 
about 1780-1790
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. William Esty
Primary Description: 
9 Port Glasses (A, D, E, G, H, and I are DEACCESSIONED.) Clear lead glass; blown, cut and engraved. Plain conical foot with rough pontil mark, straight-sided, paneled stem with notches cut on alternating edges; bell shaped bowl, paneled at lower part with lily ornaments; below rim a floral frieze, consisting of clusters of blossoms alternating with motifs consisting of double volutes of leaves.
Department: 
Provenance: 
Esty, Mrs. William, Source
1960-05-26