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Decanter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-29407

Description

Glass decanter and stopper with bulbous body tapering to a narrow neck with flaring mouth and circular foot. Etched design with circles, stars, three-dimensional blue and white dots, and gold bands over the entire surface.

Details

Descriptive Terms

decanters
glass (material)
blown glass
enamel (fused coating)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Bottle, Decanter
Bottle, Decanter

Inscription

"XI." (Printed in grey)

Additional Identification Number

1922.25ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 1/2 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Greely S. Curtis

Accession Number

1922.1104AB

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