Italian, Venice
Bottle with Stopper, 18th century
Glass with enamel paint , 11.5 x 6.4 cm (4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
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This is an Italian glass jug-shaped bottle that has brightly colored painted floral decorations. Several bunches of blue, pink and white flowers with green leaves and stems are depicted around the body of the bottle. The base is edged with a blue, white and yellow circular motif. There is an intricate decoration around the shoulder of the bottle. The colors are blue, green, yellow and deep rose. The short neck and round stopper are clear glass.
Titian Room
Commentary
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