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Fountain (France), early 18th century

This is a Fountain. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1907. Its medium is tin-glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. George T. Bliss. It is credited Gift of Mrs. George T. Bliss.

  • Vase (Italy)
  • blow and cased glass.
  • Gift of Michael Lewis Balamuth.
  • 1971-66-2

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (approx.): 37 x 24.5 cm (14 9/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

It has the following markings

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Cite this object as

Fountain (France), early 18th century; tin-glazed earthenware; H x W x D (approx.): 37 x 24.5 cm (14 9/16 x 9 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. George T. Bliss; 1907-23-1

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