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vase

Object NameVase
Made FromGlass
Dateprobably 1800-1825
Place MadeUnited States, probably MA, Boston
TechniquePattern molded, expanded
SizeOverall H: 17 cm; Rim Diam: 9.5 cm; Base 5.7 cm
Accession Number55.4.120
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionVase. Transparent brilliant amethyst glass; pattern molded and expanded; straight sided body slightly tapering to concave base with rough pontil mark, sloping and rounded shoulder, wide neck slightly tapering downwards and with wide outfolded rim; nine sunken panels on body with only slightly pronounced ribs extending to base.
Provenance
Source McKearin Antiques - 1955-11-12
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Claus Josef Riedel
designed in 1973; made in 1982
Sommeliers
Claus Josef Riedel
designed in 1973; made in 1982
Sommeliers
Claus Josef Riedel
designed in 1973; made in 1982