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)
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
Not on view
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.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
