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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Miniature urn
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Miniature urn

Manufacturer Unknown
Date18th century
MediumPattern molded glass
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineGift of Minna Rosenblatt
Object number75.40.5
Terms
  • Trionfo
  • Centro da Tavolo
  • Opal
  • Red
  • Brown
  • Black
  • Venice
On View
Not on view
DescriptionMiniature urn of pattern molded ribbed opal glass. With an applied solid stem and an irregular round foot. Above ribs is a waisted flaring rim. From centerpiece Venetians called "Centro da Tavolo" and "Trionfo". Base and stem discolored with red-brown. Ribbed section flecked with black and a small broken air bubble with a grain of sand.

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