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cruet

Object NameCruet
Made FromGlass
Date1700-1899
Place MadeIran
Techniquemolded for body pattern, finished by manipulation
SizeOverall H: 17 cm, Diam: 9 cm
Accession Number51.1.80
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionCruet. Bubbly glass, aquamarine; molded for body pattern and finished by manipulation; squat barrel-shaped body with molded bands: one of vertical ribs at top, and one composed of large slipper-shaped motif above row of bead-like ends of broad ribs tapering and extending on base to a rough pontil mark; long cylindrical neck with narrow collar-like bulge below a wide flaring flange; long slender pouring spout with broad opening into side of body and end turned outward at top and rising above flange, applied collar with top and bottom fin on end of spout; threading between round rings or collars on neck; applied handle attached at lower collar and, in long crimped end, on body.
Provenance
Former Collection Mrs. Harry Hillyer Brigham