Biscuit jar
Unknown Artist
During the late 1880's and early 1890's, the Mount Washington Glass Company began producing wares in opal or opaque glass decorated with gilding, enamel and enamel beads. Inspired by Near Eastern motifs, the patented glass was given exotic sounding names such as "Burmese" and "Crown Milano".
Credit: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hollihan III, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent F. Apicella, 1992
1887-1904
Blown, enameled, and gilded burmese and crown milano glass
23.2 x 12.7cm
1992.148.7a, b
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
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