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Decanter with stopper

Made by: Venini & Co. (Italian, 1925–present)
Designed by: Paolo Venini (Italian, 1895–1959)
Italian (Murano)
about 1956
Object Place: Italy

Medium/Technique Incalmo technique of red transparent glass with a central band of green in mezza filigrana
Dimensions 32.38 cm (12 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Stephen T. and Lois R. Kunian in memory of Charlotte C. Kunian
Accession Number1999.68a-b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsGlass

DescriptionWaisted bottle-shaped decanter in incalmo technique of red transparent glass with central band of green in mezza filigrana.
Marks Sticker on underside: VENINI/MURANO. Acid stenciled circular mark on underside: venini/murano
InscriptionsOn underside: circular acid-stencilled mark "venini/ITALY/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.