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Object NameMat-su-no-ke Vase
Designer Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)
Manufacturer Stevens & Williams, Ltd.
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1884-1900
Place MadeEngland, Brierley Hill
Techniqueblown, pattern-molded, pincered, applied
SizeOverall H: 20.2 cm; Rim Diam: 10.4 cm
Accession Number70.2.14
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gillett Welles, Sr.
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent ruby and colorless lead glass; blown, pattern-molded, pincered. Pear-shaped ruby body, with optic molded ribbing; down-turned, ruffled rim; spreading neck, bulbous body with drawn heavy disk foot; applied colorless decoration, consisting of a pair of stylized elephant-head handles, and two gnarled rustic branches with stylized circular flowers; polished pontil mark, inscribed "Rd 15353" in diamond point.
Provenance
Source Estate of Gladys C. Welles - 1970
Source Estate of Gillett Welles Sr. - 1970

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