Part of a siphon

probably German

17th–18th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Part of a siphon
Date: 17th–18th century
Culture: probably German
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: Height: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Frederick W. Hunter, 1913
Object Number: 13.179.126
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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