Chalice With Garden Scene
Manufacturer
Romeo Ongaro
CultureItalian
Dateca. 1930-1940
MediumBlown glass | Engraved
DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
InscribedEtched around bowl base; "R. Ongara VENEZIA".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5491
Not on view
DescriptionFooted bowl/compote. Clear, engraved with 19th century type scene of man and woman in formal garden with trees, balcony, door, etc., attached extreme dome base and hollow diagonally ribbed stem; folded rim.Label TextRomeo Ongaro, engraver Venice, Italy Chalice with Garden Scene, ca. 1930-1940 Blown glass, engraved Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.5491 Historical styles were very popular in the 1920s and 30s. This chalice combines a 17th-century shape with 18th-century style decoration. Edited By: GLY Edited Date: 04/23/2002Published ReferencesRosa Barovier Mentasti, IL VETRO VENEZIANO, p. 277.
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