vase

Object NameVase

Maker Imperial Glassworks (Russia, 1777-1917)

Made FromGlass

Date1914

Techniqueblown, overlaid, acid-etched

SizeOverall H: 19.5 cm; Body Diam (max): 12.7 cm

Accession Number60.3.52

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Russia

Physical DescriptionTranslucent-transparent pale amber and purple glass; free-blown, overlaid and acid-etched. Oval body with flat base having ground concave center, rim slightly turned in; an overlay of purple glass has been put about the pale amber yellow glass and etched away with acid to form a design of cherry branches, leaves and cherries; at the bottom the letter "N" in retrograde, for Nicholas, with Imperial crown, "II", and "1914".
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