Camel
Object NameColonial Vase in "Camel" Pattern
Manufacturer
Mt. Washington Glass Company
Made FromGlass, Gilding, Enamel
Dateabout 1893-1895
Place MadeUnited States, MA, New Bedford
TechniqueBlown, applied, gilded, enameled
SizeOverall H: 31.5 cm, Diam (max): 26.4 cm
Accession Number2015.4.12
Credit LinePurchased with the assistance of The Karl and Anna Koepke Endowment Fund
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionColonial Vase in "Camel" Pattern. Blown and applied glass; painted and gilded. Opaque white glass vase with bulbous rounded shoulders and tapered base. Decorated with gilded patterns around the neck, shoulders and base which frame three polychrome enameled vignettes: caravan of camels and men with pyramids, palm trees, and a single camel and man. Three small gilded handles applied from top of shoulder to neck.Provenance
Source
Ian Simmonds
- 2015-10-06
Former Collection
Carl U. Barron
Former Collection
Ruth Barron
