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DEACESSIONED February 28, 2013

Small bowl (one of a pair)

Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848–1933)
Made by: Tiffany Furnaces (active 1902–1928)
about 1915-30
Object Place: Corona, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Favrile glass
Dimensions 3.17 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm (1 1/4 x 3 x 3 in.)
Credit Line Gift of a Friend of the Department
Accession Number1978.149
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass

DescriptionIridescent blue with purples and greens.
Marks Etched into base: "1401" and "L.C.T. Favrile"
Paper label: "Favrile Glass-Registered Trademark--Tiffany" with conjoined LCT in center.
ProvenanceBrought to the MFA in 1970 to be sold in a benefit auction, but pulled from the auction in the belief that it would be a good addition to the collection; 1978, Gift of a Friend of the Department, April 12, 1978; February 23, 2013, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Doyle's, New York.
(Accession Date: April 12, 1978; Deaccession Date: February 23, 2013)