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DEACESSIONED February 28, 2013
Vase
about 1913
Object Place: Corona, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Iridescent Favrile glass
Dimensions
17.14 x 12.7 cm (6 3/4 x 5 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Ladies Committee
Accession Number1999.465
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass
DescriptionBlown, urn-shaped vessel with a golden iridescent surface displays a small, round foot and short, flaring neck. Two scrolled, shell-style handles are applied to the high shoulder.
Marks
Engraved "13 H L. C. TIFFANY - Favrile" on underside of base.
Provenance1999, donated by Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers to the "Give the Arts a Chance" benefit held in conjunction with "Art in Bloom" at the MFA in April 1999; when the winner donated the vase back to the Museum, the object reverted to the Ladies Committee, who made it a gift. [September 15,1999]; February 23, 2013, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Doyle's, New York.
(Accession Date: September 15, 1999; Deaccession Date: February 23, 2013)
(Accession Date: September 15, 1999; Deaccession Date: February 23, 2013)