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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Table Ornament In The Form Of A Garden Sculpture
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Table Ornament In The Form Of A Garden Sculpture

Manufacturer Venini & C. (Italian, founded 1921)
Designer Napoleone Martinuzzi (Italian, 1892-1977)
CultureItalian
Dateca. 1926-1930
MediumSolid-worked glass
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler
Object number97.42.62
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a CALCEDONIA technique pedestal with a mythical sea lion with two extended legs. The sea lion's fish like tail wrapps around the base. Its head is pointed upward.

New photography by Ed Pollard captured with a digital camera-2006.
Venini & C.
ca. 1950s-1960s
New photography by Ed Pollard captured with a digital camera-2006.
Venini & C.
1950 - 1969
New photography by Ed Pollard captured with a digital camera-2006.
Venini & C.
ca. 1950s-1960s
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Venini & C.
ca. 1948
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Venini & C.
ca. 1948
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Venini & C.
ca. 1930s
New photography by Ed Pollard captured with a digital camera-2006.
Venini & C.
ca. 1950s-60s