Greek krater-like bulbous body has two applied swan handles, diamond faceted upper rim, and flaming star medallions on front and back surrrounded by semi-circular facets; square base has deep rosette cut up into stem; domed lid has slightly flared scalloped edge, faceted body with one strip of small diamond facets; knob finial has a rosette cut into it.
urns
lead glass
glass (material)
rosette (motif)
Glass
Rosette
URN
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
1971.648.1A,B
Unknown
10.875 x 7.5 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.648.1AB
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