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Spooner, footed tumbler form, Egyptian pattern
Spooner, footed tumbler form, Egyptian pattern

Spooner, footed tumbler form, Egyptian pattern

Date1880-1890
Geographic OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: H 5 x Diam 3 1/2 in. (H 12.7 x Diam 8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne W. and David T. Mininberg, 2011
Object number2011.5.8
On View
Not on view
Object NameVessel | Cup
Title Details
Primary Title Spooner, footed tumbler form, Egyptian pattern
InscriptionsPressed colorless glass spooner of footed tumbler form in the "Egyptian" or "Parthenon" pattern. Common motifs on all these pieces: " Border design of a beaded rosette cluster (six small round bosses around central small round boss) against a granulated band. " Sphinx/palm tree/broken column panel " Pyramid/palm tree/camel panel (sometimes with camel driver) " Greek temple (hence Parthenon) in ruins " Sawtooth motif around scenic panelsMarks and Labels/StampsunmarkedProvenanceCollected by donors

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