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CENTERPIECE FROM THE BANQUETING SERVICE

Creator(s): Imperial Glass Manufactory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

Bowl is cut with a large star on bottom. Edge is toothed and there is about the bowl, a lozenge pattern formed by interlaced zig zag, each centering a small star. On either side of the bowl in enamel colors inside the glass is a red canopy, lined with ermine, surmounted by the imperial crown in gold with a monogram. Five other parts: (.2) piece shaped like a lily cup to support bowl, (.3) vase shaped section decorated with flowers, (.4) inverted bell shaped piece, (.5) ring shaped piece, (.6) rectangular base.

Object name:
CENTERPIECE FROM THE BANQUETING SERVICE
Made from:
Glass -- enameled gold foil inserts
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
After 1824
Size:
66 cm (26 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
23.118.1-6
Class:
GLASS
Signature marks:
MONOGRAM
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973