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Object NameCruet with Stopper
Made FromGlass
Date1701-1800
Place MadeSpain
Techniquefree-blown, pattern-molded; applied, tooled decor.
Size(a&b) H: 17.8 cm; (a) H: 14.5 cm, D (at shoulder): 7.6 cm
Accession Number60.3.62 A
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionThin clear bubbly glass with interior stains; free-blown, pattern-molded with applied and tooled decoration. Consists of a cylindrical lower part with a bulge at the shoulder tapering towards the neck; pear-shaped solid handle consisting of three ribs attached to upper neck and shoulder, the rim being tooled to form a spout; a row of vertical rigaree bands around the shoulder, two rigaree collars around neck; the thickened rim is crimped; solid stopper with double ball finial, having vertical rigaree bands while the upper has three curving leaves attached.
Provenance
Source Abelardo Linares