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Explosive Decompression Vase And Lid
This is a Vase and lid. It is dated 1990 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is glazed porcelain, synthetic gemstones, mineral crystal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
It is credited Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial and Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Funds.
- Drawing, Design for a Painted Porcelain Cooler for Wine Bottle and Glasses
- pen and brown ink, brush and watercolor on cream laid paper.
- Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
- 1938-88-8316
Its dimensions are
H x W: 49.5 x 25 cm (19 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)
It has the following markings
On underside, scratched: "SAXE"; impressed, along border: "S A [encircled] X E [with rays at corners] & I [encircled] 9 9 0"; in stamped relief: a shamrock, an unidentifiable shape; "&"
Cite this object as
Explosive Decompression Vase And Lid; USA; glazed porcelain, synthetic gemstones, mineral crystal; H x W: 49.5 x 25 cm (19 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.); Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial and Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Funds; 1990-142-1-a,b
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Cooper-Hewitt Collections: A Design Resource.
