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

Vase

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Date1850-1899
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
Base: 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (12.1 x 12.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5124
Not on view
DescriptionVase of blown amber glass. Interior is ruby cased in imitation of amberina. Four applied feet with a curved leaf motif expanding into the base. Two applied handle-like shells with rigaree trailing. Crimped rim. Polished pontil.

Published ReferencesRevi, 19TH CENTURY, pg. 34, note: also made in Bohemia.
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