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Object NameMercury Glass Vase
Made FromNon-lead glass, Mercury
Dateabout 1850-1880
Place Madeprobably Bohemia; possibly United States
Techniqueblown, mercury lined, engraved
SizeOverall H: 15.5 cm; Rim Diam: 10.3 cm
Accession Number66.3.86
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Henry Bickelhaupt
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass lined with mercury; blown, engraved. Conical shape with gold lining on interior of vase; grape vine and leaf design coarsely engraved around exterior; straight stem; circular foot; open hole in base where mercury lining poured in.
Provenance
Source Mrs. Henry Bickelhaupt - 1966

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