Plan your visit. 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Plan your visit. 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Carved Bowl with Bird on Rim

Carved Bowl with Bird on Rim
Rock crystal, metal mountings and semi-precious stones.
height: 9 7/8 inches (250 mm; not including bird), 11 3/8 inches (290 mm; including bird); length: 12 inches (305 mm); width: 9 1/2 inches (242 mm)
AZ029
Provenance
Acquired by J. Pierpont Morgan.
Summary
Carved crystal bowl in shell shape with metal rim. A crystal bird sits on rim. Bird has green beak and red eyes made of semi-precious stones. The foot has also a metal rim on the bottom and a metal ring between the basin and the foot.
Classification
Department