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The form is based on the common and very ancient Near Eastern carinated shape. However, this example has a higher, more constricted neck and a more rounded body, to which are applied lion masks and rings, symbols of Venice.
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Title: Ribbed and fluted vase with lion masks
Date: 19th century
Culture: Italian, Venice (Murano)
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: Height: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of James Jackson Jarves, 1881
Object Number: 81.8.280
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