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vase

Object NameVase
Made FromNon-lead glass
Dateabout 1980-1984
Place MadeItaly
Techniqueblown, trailed, millefiori
SizeH: 27.7 cm, Diam (max): 15.5 cm
Accession Number92.3.25
Credit LineGift of Arthur and Theresa Greenblatt
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless, transparent amber non-lead glass, polychrome; blown, trailed, millefiori. Tall, ovoid shape; a small, bulbous neck above the body of the vase in tall inverted-baluster shape; of colorless glass with randomly-trailed amber threading, and a band of marbled opaque greenish-white glass at the bottom, and with polychrome millefiori canes scattered on the surface; the entire surface iridized; polished, flat bottom, with polished concave pontil mark.
Provenance
Source Theresa Greenblatt
Source Arthur Greenblatt
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