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c. 1860-1880
GUSN-50421
Blown glass vase with translucent milk white body. Elongated vasi-form (amphora type) with wide circular trumpet-shaped mouth tapering to rounded shoulders that taper down a slim rounded body to a circular foot. Enamel wash decoration with polychrome naturalistic floral mass on front; random rosebuds around back and neck. Prussian blue and gilt border stripes at mouth and foot with secondary borders of a scrolled device. Polished pontil.
vases
glass (material)
Glass
Vase
Unknown
Enland or France
15 7/8 x 4 5/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hubbard III
1984.23.1
Title Vase Accession Number 1984.23.2
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