Vase and Lid
19th century (made)
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This is a vase with lid made in the 19th century, in Paris. This vase is carved in rock crystal, in the form of a dragon ridden by an amorino, mounted in enamelled gold.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Carved crystal mounted in enamelled gold |
| Brief description | Vase with cover, carved crystal in enamelled gold, in form of a dragon, France (Paris), 19th century |
| Physical description | Carved crystal vase and lid in form of a dragon ridden by an amorino. |
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| Object history | Bought in 1870. |
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| Summary | This is a vase with lid made in the 19th century, in Paris. This vase is carved in rock crystal, in the form of a dragon ridden by an amorino, mounted in enamelled gold. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1870, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 108 |
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| Accession number | 1428:1,2-1870 |
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| Record created | August 29, 2008 |
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