Accession Number

983.971

Description

One blown glass disc-shaped vase with an ovoid opening at the top. The central body is of cream-coloured opalescent glass, with a light-blue translucent broadly rippled rim. A strawberry plant made of green and red translucent glass is applied to the body. It has three red strawberries. Three small white flowers rise above it. The vase is supported by four light-blue translucent feet in the form of acanthus leaves.

History of Use

Unknown. This vase was purchased by The Castle Society on April 30, 1976.

Date

circa 1885

Material

Glass

Technique

Blown; Handmade

Country of Origin

England