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Object NameCup and Saucer
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1900-1940
TechniqueBlown, millefiori
Size(a) H: 2 3/16", D (rim): 2 7/8"; (b) H: 3/4", D (rim): 6"
Accession Number64.3.23
Curatorial Area(s)
Place Made
Italy
Physical DescriptionYellow, purple, white, pink non-lead glasses; blown, millefiori. (a) Tapered, straight-sided cylindrical form, with circular foot; trailed purple rim; the sides formed of millefiori canes, either yellow and white canes, or purple, white and pink canes; applied angular, striped handle; concave base with rough pontil mark; matte surfaces. (b) Low, circular form, with sloped rim, recessed center; trailed purple rim; millefiori sides matching (a); rough pontil mark on the back; matte surface.
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