bottle
Object NameSmall Bottle
Made FromGlass
Dateprobably 700-999
Techniqueblown, facet- and linear-cut
SizeOverall H: 4 cm, Diam: 5.4 cm
Accession Number81.1.696
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ray Winfield Smith
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless or almost colorless glass; blown, facet- and linear-cut. Spheroid shape with rim and almost entire neck probably missing; shoulder and wall descend in smooth curve; base plain and slightly concave; no pontil mark. Wall is decorated with continuous frieze bordered at top and bottom by horizontal rib embellished with transverse cuts (at top) and vertical cuts (at bottom). Frieze is cut in seven contiguous square panels, each containing raised diamond-shaped motif with, at center, countersunk dot.Provenance
Source
Mrs. Ray Winfield Smith
- 1981-12-07
Former Collection
Stora, NYC
- 1947-05-24
Purchased from Stora, NYC, May 24 1947
Purchased from Stora, NYC, May 24 1947
Former Collection
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982)
