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

Covered urn

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAnglo-Irish

Dateca. 1800-1815

MediumBlown glass | Flint glass

DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number85.88

Not on view

DescriptionCovered urn of blown cut grey tinted glass. Ovoid heavy flint glass. Diamond point above multiple horizontal steps on double knop and panel cut stem. Round double stem on square foot. Arched and notched band at rim. Matching cone shaped cover. Notched rim and horizontal bands and diamond point. Solid faceted finial. Several minor nicks on body. Heavy wear on foot bottom.

Label TextURN Great Britain Early 19th Century Blown glass with pressed foot; cut. Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 85.88 Published ReferencesP. Warren, _Irish Glass_, pp. 105-111, pl. 62 & 65; Hughes, _Antique Collectors Pocket Guides: Sweetmean and Jelly Glasses_ (English Book), p. 41, ill. 66.