Colonial Ware Art Glass Vase

Object Name: 
Colonial Ware Art Glass Vase

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Object Name: 
Colonial Ware Art Glass Vase
Accession Number: 
2009.4.224
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 29.2 cm, Diam (max): 20 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1893-1896
Credit Line: 
Purchased with funds from the Mrs. Jason Westerfield Estate, by exchange
Primary Description: 
Opaque white glass; blown, applied, enameled, gilded and ground. Cylindrical Vase that widens at lower body. Applied, thorn-like trail, enameled blue trail that extends from bottom and encircles the vase to just below the rim. Decorated overall with blue, grey and gilt flowers. Rim and base decorated with undulating blue and spattered gold pattern.
Department: 
Provenance: 
James D. Julia, Inc., Source
2009-11-23
Material: 
Inscription: 
60/1201
inscription
Enameled in red On underside of base
James D. Julia, Inc. Presents: Important Lamp & Glass Acution (2009) illustrated, p. 16, #1016; BIB# 112353