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Vase

Maker: Tiffany Studios, American, 1848-1933
Culture: American
Medium: Opalescent glass
Place Manufactured: New York City, New York, USA
Dates: ca. 1906-1912
Dimensions: 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (6 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm)
Markings: Scratched on base: "L.C.Tiffany / Favrile / 2341E"
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: 67.120.92
Credit Line: Bequest of Laura L. Barnes
Image: Overall, 67.120.92.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Miniature vase, opalescent or "Favrile" glass. Amber glass washed with hues of iridescent purple over metallic gold. Footed base. Double gourd shaped body rising in tiers to straight cylindrical neck. Condition: Excellent

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