saltcellar
Object NameSaltcellar
Made FromGlass, Gilding
Date1540-1570
Place MadeItaly, Venice
TechniqueBlown, mold-blown, gilded
SizeOverall H: 6.8 cm; Rim Diam: 13.2 cm; Foot Diam: 8.6 cm
Accession Number63.3.10
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionSaltcellar. Colorless, with grayish. Blown, mold-blown; gilded. Shallow bowl with wide, flat rim strengthened with ribbon of colorless glass applied to underside. Second gather mold-blown to form 10 strong ribs. Pedestal foot with pontil mark decorated in diamond pattern with traces of gilding.Provenance
Source
Wilhelm Henrich
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