Ribbed and fluted vase with lion masks

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19th century · Glass · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The form is based on the common and very ancient Near Eastern carinated shape. However, this example has a higher, more constricted neck and a more rounded body, to which are applied lion masks and rings, symbols of Venice.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Glass

Culture

Italian, Venice (Murano)

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of James Jackson Jarves, 1881