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

Vase

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1850-1870

MediumBlown glass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Base: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. A.E. King in honor of Kathryn K. Porter

Object number81.102

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DescriptionVase of blown white opaline glass. Slightly flaring cylinder waisted at the bottom. Decorated with two diagonally swirled blue "snakes" with gilded scales. Gilt band at rim and foot. Good condition, gilt only slightly worn.

Published ReferencesAmic, L'OPALINE FRANCAISE AU XIX SIECLE, pl. XXIX.