| Accession # |
67.120.89 |
|
Culture |
American
|
|
Maker |
Tiffany Studios
|
| Title |
Salt Cellar |
| Date |
ca. 1900-1920 |
| Medium |
Opalescent glass |
| Dimensions |
1 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (2.9 x 6.7 x 6.7 cm) |
| Marks |
Scratched on base: "5256 [unclear, could be '5286']" |
| Credit Line |
Bequest of Laura L. Barnes |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 1, Shelf A (Tiffany Glass)
|
| Description |
Salt cellar, opalescent or "Favrile" glass. Wide circular mouth with slightly cylindrical lip; sloping, rounded shoulders; slightly pointed body; lower section tapers in at considerable angle. Lower part of body has subtle suggestion of ribbing. Metallic surface wash forming changeable hues of amber, purple, and gold.
Condition: excellent |
