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Jar

Maker: Tiffany Studios, American, 1848-1933
Culture: American
Medium: Opalescent glass
Place Manufactured: New York City, New York, USA
Dates: ca. 1901-1905
Dimensions: 2 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in. (5.1 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm)
Markings: On base: scratched "L.C.T. / U8295"; and original paper label printed "TIFFANY FAVRILE GLASS / REGISTERED TRADE MARK" printed in circle around cipher including letters "C D T C O"
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 67.120.91
Credit Line: Bequest of Laura L. Barnes
Image: Overall, 67.120.91.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Jar, opalescent or "Favrile" glass. Amber glass overlaid with metallic wash of silver, purple, green, and amber iridescence. Globular body with four evenly spaced dimples on sides. Short wide mouth has flaring rim. Condition: Good

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