Vase

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Object Name: 
Vase
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, MA, New Bedford
Accession Number: 
84.4.9
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 15.7 cm, Diam (max): 14.5 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
about 1890-1900
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Anderson
Primary Description: 
Opaque white non-lead (?) glass; mold-blown, tooled and enameled. Spherical shape with narrow fluted mouth having a band of gilding on rim; spiral molded ribbing on body; enameled flower on top of enameled lacy rosette in blue; blue and gilt band on neck; entire surface acid-treated [satin] finish; flat circular base ground and polished with polished pontil mark in center.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Pattern Name: 
Crown Milano
Provenance: 
Andersen, Frank N., Source
Andersen, Mrs. Frank N., Source
Color: 
opaque white glass
Technique: 
mold-blowing
hot-working
enameling
gilding
Material: 
glass
enamel