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Vase

Manufacturer Mount Washington Glass Company American
1886–94
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 706
During the late 1880's and early 1890's, the Mount Washington Glass Company began producing wares in opal or opaque glass decorated with gilding, enamel and enamel beads. Inspired by Near Eastern motifs, the patented glass was given exotic sounding names such as "Burmese" and "Crown Milano".

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vase
  • Manufacturer: Mount Washington Glass Company (American, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1837–1958)
  • Date: 1886–94
  • Geography: Made in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Blown, enameled, and gilded “Crown Milano” glass
  • Dimensions: H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1989
  • Object Number: 1989.192
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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