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

Vase

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureVenetian

Date17th century

MediumMold-blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Base: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Dr. Eugen Grabscheid

Object number58.37.1

On View

On view

DescriptionVase of mold-blown amber glass in the shape of a shell with a 2.75" high neck and a flaring rim. Band of rigaree, mid-neck, with a pair of pincered handles from the rigaree to the shoulder. Molded knop stem and a flaring dome foot with a turned rim. Hole in the side of "shell" edge. Some corrosion from burial.

Label TextUnknown Vase, 17th century Mold blown glass Gift of Dr. Eugen Grabscheid 58.37.1 Published ReferencesCatalog of Milan, _Ceramiche Vetri, Mobili, E Arredi_CERAMICHE VETRI, MOBILI E ARREDI, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, p. 262-263, No. 155-156.