"Moule en Plein" Vase or Humidor

Object Name: 
"Moule en Plein" Vase or Humidor

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Object Name: 
"Moule en Plein" Vase or Humidor
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
France
Accession Number: 
2012.3.10
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 13.2 cm, Diam (max): 11.8 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1840-1860
Primary 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.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Simmonds, Ian, Source
2012-03-31
Color: 
black
Technique: 
blown glass
molding
Material: 
glass