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Four Seasons

Object NameCovered Pokal

Manufacturer Salviati

Made FromLead Glass, Glass, Enamel

Dateabout 1878-1881

TechniqueBlown, tooled, applied, enameled

SizeOverall H: 84.9 cm, Diam (max): 31.5 cm

Accession Number2013.3.18

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Italy, Venice

Physical DescriptionCovered Pokal "Four Seasons." Colorless lead glass and multi-colored glass; blown, tooled, applied, enameled. Very large pokal atop a conical foot with a domed lid and top finial. Pokal is decorated with four white medallions with enameled scenes of 3 putti depicting the four seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Beneath each medallion is a multi-colored garland and surrounding each is a garland of branches reflecting the season: one with spring flowers, summer flowers, fall leaves and bear branches.
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