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Bowl
Manufacturer: C. F. Monroe Company (American, 1892-1916)
Date: 1892-1905
Dimensions:
4 1/16 × 4 1/2 × 6 1/16 in. (10.2 × 11.4 × 15.4 cm)
Medium: opal and lead glass
Place of Origin: probably Europe
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of John W. Keefe
Object number: 1970.40
DescriptionBlown in a mold and cracked off. Rim rough ground. No pontil mark. Interior natural-glass finish. Exterior reversed cartouches acid-etched matte finish, surrounded with rust-brown enamel imitating jasper.
The four cartouches are outlined by raised scrollwork enameled with purple and gilt, framing light blue flowers and foliage. Gilt-washed, stamped brass rim at mouth, secured with plaster of paris; stamped brass mount with four soldered gilt-washed cast three-clawed feet.
The four cartouches are outlined by raised scrollwork enameled with purple and gilt, framing light blue flowers and foliage. Gilt-washed, stamped brass rim at mouth, secured with plaster of paris; stamped brass mount with four soldered gilt-washed cast three-clawed feet.
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