GIII-13
Object NameCornucopia/Urn Flask
Maker
Lancaster Glass Works
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1849-about 1860
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 14 cm, W: 9.8 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.285
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionAquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; slightly larger flask than GIII-7 through GIII-12. Cornucopia coiled slightly to right and filled with produce; in general appearance somewhat similar to GIII-12 but details of fruit and ribbing of cornucopia different. Reverse: urn filled with produce; the general form of the urn is similar to that on GIII-7 but it is more slender and has seven bars instead of six. Produce in urn quite different and fewer pieces. Edges: three vertical ribs, with heavy medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
