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Object NameCovered Urn

Maker La Granja de San Ildefonso

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1775-1825

Techniqueblown, engraved, gilt

Size(a&b) H: 31.3 cm; (a) H: 22 cm, D (max.): 13.6 cm; (b) H: 10.4 cm, D: 12 cm

Accession Number72.3.5

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Marvion Ashburn

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Place Made

probably Spain

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, engraved, gilt. (a) Cylindrical neck, spherical base; two bands of engraved and gilt swags, suspended from bands of engraved and gilt stars alternating with ovals; two applied loop handles on either side; disk foot with rough pontil mark on the underside. (b) Baluster finial, applied to a disk pad; dome shape with rounded flange, inset, tapered rim; engraved and gilt foliate band; engraved and gilt stars.
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