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Vase

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-32428

Description

Dark red-tinted glass vase with bulbous body tapering to slender neck and flaring lip. Frosted glass panels has a red bird with red foliate scene, white and gilt and accents. Frosted glass panel around neck with red chain pattern. This color of glass is sometimes referred to as "ruby glass."

Details

Descriptive Terms

vases
glass (material)
gilding
Vase
Vase

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 1/4 (H), 3 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Blanche A. Russell

Accession Number

1928.1202

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