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"#2137"

Object NameCovered Box

Maker Jack Ink (American, b. 1944)

Made FromGlass, metal (prob brass)

Dateabout 1993

Place MadeAustria

Techniqueblown into molds, iridized, fabricated with metal

SizeH: 11.3 cm, D: 32.1 cm

Accession Number94.3.105

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTransparent amethyst, transparent amber and opaque red striations and spots, possibly some other colors distorted by overall purplish iridization, glass, metal (probably brass); bubble decorated with applications blown into molds, iridized; fabricated with metal. Large low circular covered box with domed lid, overall deep iridescent amethyst coloration with red trailing and spotted decoration: (a) base is a shallow disc with upturned sides that taper slightly inward, base rim is covered with wide flat metal (appearing brass) ring; slightly concave base, no pontil, white felt dots adhered to outer edge to prevent abrasion; (b) broad domed top has trailed red decoration loosely spiraling out from large blob located slightly off-center; fitted with metal rim ring with stepped flange to fit within base rim, no pontil; inscribed in script on underside of lid: "Jack Ink/2137".
Provenance

Source Gallerie Waldrich - 1994-02-22