candlestick

Object NameCandlestick

Made FromGlass, Enamel, Gilt

Date1900-1905

TechniqueBlown, pattern-molded, enameled, gilded, applied decoration, tooled

SizeOverall H: 35.7 cm

Accession Number55.3.46 E

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Herbert N. Strauss

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Italy

Physical DescriptionClear glass; free-blown, pattern-molded, enameled and gilded, with applied and tooled decoration. Candlestick. Spreading folded foot with rough pontil mark, fluted stem supporting a slightly ribbed ball-knop cushioned by "spools", shallow bowl with pontil mark; a dragon winding around stem, two others applied to ball; thistle-shaped slightly ribbed socket resting on a pear-shaped knop applied to the bowl.
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