Epergne
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1800
MediumSilver and glass
DimensionsOverall: 15 × 22 × 22 inches (38.1 × 55.88 × 55.88 cm)
Credit LineGift of Marion and Henry Bloch
Object number2019.20.21.1-6
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DescriptionA multi-piece assemblage consisting of three cut glass bowls suspended from four arms around urn-shaped central support. One bowl is missing. The central segment consists of large cut glass bowl suspended on a central stand raised on four feet. From the stand four curving rods mimicking loose spirals extend to hold the smaller bowls. The work is in the rococo style.
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