Gourd Vessel

Cliff Lee

1996

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Futura vase, "Egg with Leaves" shape 428-8"
Tall wine goblet of completely clear glass with a stout round bowl with flat bottom that meets a bulbous element at the top of the stem, the stem extends down to an organic U-shaped element with facets that is likely mold blown, the lower stem short, and the foot round.
Large quilt of printed cotton and mixed blends on a muslin backing, against a black ground a large eight-point star - the Star of Bethlehem pattern - composed of pieces of richly colored fabrics, including paisley and floral prints and patterned stripes, all in shades of warm red, beige, black, yellow and pink.
Vase of gold iridescent blown and engraved glass, the bulbous body extending to long cylindrical neck with flared lip, with applied silver decoration on body in a pattern of flowers and scrolling leaves in the Art Nouveau style