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

Ewer

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureVenetian

Datelate 19th century

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5479

Not on view

DescriptionBlown pattern molded, ribbed opalescent with fine aventurine, applied overshot type with black "snake/serpent" forming tall handle and twisting around body ending with head with open mouth and red tongue, 3 "dolphins" of same overshot twist around stem, dome base matches body.

Exhibition History"Fantastic Creatures of the Venetian Lagoon: Glass 1875-1915," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, February 23, 2024 — August 18, 2024.