Covered Box
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureChinese | Orient
Date18th century
MediumGlass | Cameo
DimensionsOverall: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6339.2
Not on view
DescriptionCovered box of opaque yellow glass. In the shape of a squat pumpkin. With sixteen vertical ribs and a cameo carved design of pumpkin vine with leaves and blossoms in a band around the bottom. Many wear marks inside. The lid fits into this. Lid has a small pair of butterflies and vine, etc. and an attached stem-like finial.
Amalric Walter
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
Mt. Washington Glass Co.
