Vase
16th century (made)
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This is a crystal vase made in the 16th century in Italy. The vase is in the form of a fish; the fins and tail of the fish are engraved and enamelled with gold, the eyes are rubies. The circular foot and stem also are engraved crystal mounted in chased and enamelled gold; the upper portion is in the form of bulrushes, the lower portion is pierced foliage.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Crystal engraved with enamelled gold, and rubies |
| Brief description | Vase, crystal, in form of a fish with enamelled gold and gem embellishments, attributed to Jean-Valentin Morel, Italian, 16th century, mountings modern French |
| Physical description | Crystal vase in form of a fish; the fins and tail of engraved and enamelled gold, the eyes rubies. The circular foot and stem also are engraved crystal mounted in chased and enamelled gold; the upper portion in form of bulrushes, the lower portion pierced foliage. |
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| Object history | Bought from the Webb collection in 1873. |
| Production | mounting modern French |
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| Summary | This is a crystal vase made in the 16th century in Italy. The vase is in the form of a fish; the fins and tail of the fish are engraved and enamelled with gold, the eyes are rubies. The circular foot and stem also are engraved crystal mounted in chased and enamelled gold; the upper portion is in the form of bulrushes, the lower portion is pierced foliage. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1873, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 39 |
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| Accession number | 489-1873 |
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| Record created | September 16, 2008 |
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