Miniature urn
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureVenetian
Date18th century
MediumPattern molded glass
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Minna Rosenblatt
Object number75.40.5
Not on view
DescriptionMiniature urn of pattern molded ribbed opal glass. With an applied solid stem and an irregular round foot. Above ribs is a waisted flaring rim. From centerpiece Venetians called "Centro da Tavolo" and "Trionfo". Base and stem discolored with red-brown. Ribbed section flecked with black and a small broken air bubble with a grain of sand.Published ReferencesNewman, AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF GLASS, pg. 63.
late 19th century
late 19th century
