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firing glass

firing glass

Object NameFiring Glass
Made FromNon-Lead Glass
Date1750-1800
Place Madepossibly Germany; possibly Bohemia
TechniqueBlown, engraved
SizeOverall H: 11.3 cm; Rim Diam (max): 6.5 cm; Foot Diam (max): 6 cm
Accession Number51.3.321
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionFiring Glass. Colorless non-lead glass; blown, engraved. Tapered, straight- sided, conical form, with thick, tapered stem containing a large air bubble; engraved band of polished tiny ovals alternating with stylized floral sprigs, with a thin line below; terraced, thick foot; rough pontil mark.
Provenance
Source George S. McKearin (b. 1874) - 1938-1951-07-31
purchased in Hudson, NY

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