Miniature Bowl or Salt
Manufacturer: Libbey Glass Company (American, 1892-1919)
Manufacturer: Mount Washington Glass Company (American, 1876-1907, or later)
Date: Probably 1893
Dimensions:
H: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Rim Diam: 1 9/16 in. (4.0 cm); Max Body W: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
Medium: Opal non-lead glass; mold-blown, acid etched, enameled, and painted.
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Object number: 1951.204
DescriptionBlown in a female mold of three vertical sections to form the six lobed sections and rim, and a plain base plate to form the slightly concave base. Cracked off; rim smoothed by grinding. No pontil mark. Exterior acid etched to create a matte finish. Exterior surface enameled with a thin cream-colored wash, then painted with a meandering vine and flowers; upper surface of rim enameled with light blue dots. Decoration fired in a muffle to make it permanent.
Not on view