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Goblet

ca. 1925 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Goblet, glass, Italy (Milan), maker unknown, the decoration probably by a workshop, Vetri d'Arte, 1920-1930

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled glass
Brief description
Goblet, glass, Italy (Milan), maker unknown, the decoration probably by a workshop, Vetri d'Arte, 1920-1930
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.5cm
  • Maximum width: 11.5cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Vedar VII' enamelled (Signature)
Gallery label
Neither the maker nor the decorator of this glass has been identified but 'Vedar' is generally agreed to be an acronym for Vetri d'Arte. The significance of the numerals is also unknown.
Production
Rosa Barovier Mentasti and Giovanni Sarpellon for decoration
Bibliographic reference
Pottery Gazette & Glass Trades review, Feb. 1, 1929,p.259 (See Ceramics and Glass Collection Object Information file)
Other number
0221 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.240-1970

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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