Vase and Cover
ca. 1775 (made)
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The shape of this ambitiously large piece copies that of Chinese porcelain jars. The combination of gilding and engraving, and the floral motif, are characteristic of La Granja glass.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | glass with engraved and gilt decoration |
| Brief description | Vase and cover, glass with engraved and gilt decoration, made by La Granja factory, San Ildefonso, about 1775 |
| Physical description | The shape of this ambitiously large piece copies that of Chinese porcelain jars. The combination of gilding and engraving, and the floral motif, are characteristic of La Granja glass. |
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| Other number | 8921 - Glass gallery number |
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| Accession number | C.131&A-1930 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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