Photo of Vase, ca. 1880 (CH 18457329) - Public domain dedication
Summary
Squat ovoid body of deep green glass with dark red interior mottling, straight neck. Silver-gilt base and lip mountings with floral designs. Body decoration on lower section depicts a pond with incised water lilies and aquatic plants; upper section has acid-etched background against which are flying birds with red bills and long red legs among leafy vines touched with gilding.
Tags
Date
1880 - 1889
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
Public Domain