vase
Object NameVase with Japanese Landscape and Stand
Maker
Escalier de Cristal
Made FromGlass, Bronze, Enamel
Date1870-1890
Place MadeFrance, Paris
Techniqueblown, enameled, cut
Size(a&b) H: 27.1 cm; (a) H: 25.2 cm, D: 7.4 cm; (b) H: 12.9 cm, D: 9 cm
Accession Number81.3.9
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless glass; bronze base; blown, enameled, cut. Cylindrical shape; enameled and gilt design at rim of band with sawtooth design and crosses within circles; six larger triangular designs descend below rim decoration at regular intervals; engraved oriental scene of house in landscape, fishermen on boat, two birds in sky; signed in gold enamel on base "Escalier de Cristal Paris"; bronze base consists of geometrical motif, two dragons on openwork stylized floral background with abstract organic motif band at base; three dragon-like creatures act as feet.Provenance
Source
Maureen Thompson
- 1981-01-26
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