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Decanter with stopper
Made by: Venini & Co. (Italian, 1925–present)
Italian (Murano)
about 1957
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Clear glass with alternating spiral filagree of red and yellow
Dimensions
33.65 cm (13 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen T. and Lois R. Kunian in memory of Charlotte C. Kunian
Accession Number1999.66a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art
ClassificationsGlass
DescriptionClear glass bottle-shaped decanter with alternating red and yellow spiral filagree. Stopper with flattened top.
Marks
Sticker on underside: VENINI/MURANO. Acid stamped on underside: venini/murano/Italia.
InscriptionsOn underside: acid-stencilled mark "VENINI/MURANO/ITALIA" and circular gold embossed sticker VENINI/MURANO
ProvenancePurchased between 1955 and 1962 by Mr. Kunian's mother at Venini, Milan; 1999, gift of Stephen T. and Lois R. Kunian in memory of Charlotte C. Kunian to the MFA.