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Decanter with stopper from "Bottiglie Morandiane" series

(Italian, 1925–present)
(Italian, 1891–1979)
about 1955-1962
Object PlaceItaly
Medium/TechniqueIncalmo technique of translucent brown glass and light blue cased glass
Dimensions34.61 cm (13 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Stephen T. and Lois R. Kunian in memory of Charlotte C. Kunian
Accession number1999.70a-b
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsGlass
InscriptionsOn underside: acid-stencilled mark "VENINI/MURANO/ITALIA" and circular gold embossed sticker VENINI/MURANO
ProvenanceBetween 1955 and 1962, purchased at Venini, Milan, by the mother of Stephen Kunian; by descent to Stephen T. Kunian and Lois R. Kunian, Boston; 1999, gift of Stephen and Lois Kunian to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 24, 1999)
Restricted: For reference only
Venini & Co.
about 1956
Restricted: For reference only
Venini & Co.
about 1955
Decanter with stopper
Venini & Co.
about 1957
Restricted: For reference only
Venini & Co.
about 1957
Restricted: For reference only
Venini & Co.
about 1957
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about 1860–75
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about 1920–24
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about 1922
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about 1924–25
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