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Object NameHuqqa Base
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1700-1730
Place MadeEngland
TechniqueBlown, diamond-point engraved
SizeOverall H: 20.9 cm, Diam (max): 17.5 cm
Accession Number65.2.14
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionHuqqa Base. Colorless lead glass; blown, diamond-point engraved. Globular form, with cylindrical neck; rounded ring trailed around the middle of the neck; the sides scratch (diamond-point) engraved with two three-masted ships flying British flags, and pennants, and two fountains supported by three spouting figures, in rectangular pools; framed by scrolling vines with numerous stylized flowers, including tulips, pinks, etc.; rough pontil mark.Provenance
Source
Cecil Davis
- 1965-09-21
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