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

Fazzoletto (Handkerchief) Vase

Manufacturer Venini & C. (Italian, founded 1921)

CultureItalian

Date1950's

MediumBlown glass | Gold leaf

DimensionsOverall: 9 7/16 x 9 7/16 in. (24 x 24 cm)

InscribedAcid Stamped: VENINI MURANO ITALY

Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler

Object number97.42.51

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DescriptionThis is a FAZZOLETTO handkerchief vase in INCAMICIATO glass of pale pink interior and a translucent light cream exterior with a light gold dusting. The vase is Venini model number 2986.

Exhibition History"The Sheri Sandler Collection of 20th-Century Italian Glass," Chrysler Museum of Art, July 14, 1998 - November 7, 1999.