Nubian Black

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Object Name: 
Nubian Black Compote
Title: 
Nubian Black
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, NY, Bath
Accession Number: 
2005.4.34
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 15 cm, Diam: 18 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1920-1923
Credit Line: 
Gift of Morgan and Esther Sinclaire
Primary Description: 
Compote. Nubian black and opaque white glass; blown, applied, acid-etched, cut. Shallow bowl blown of black glass with a thin thread of white applied to the rim; acid-etched decoration of flowers and leaves on shoulder, applied capstan-shaped knop, applied solid drawn stem and applied flat circular foot with polished pontil mark underneath.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Sinclaire, Esther (Mrs. Morgan), Former Collection
2005-07-06
Inscription: 
S
Trademark
: 
Acid-stamped Center, underside of foot. S encircled by a garland.