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Vase: C.1-1977

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Baluster shaped vase with wide mouth. Clear glass overlaid with opaque white, cut and gilded with scroll patterns and a gilt rim.

Legal notes

Purchased with the Napier Duplicates Fund, 1977

Measurements and weight

Height: 32.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1977-01-27) by Hilton Gallery

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - 1900 CE

Note

Probably Bohemian, or English

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gilt

Materials used in production

overlaid with opaque white Clear glass

Techniques used in production

Blown : Clear glass overlaid with opaque white, cut and gilded.

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1-1977
Primary reference Number: 27370
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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