Home
Dark Blue Transparent Glass Tray with Stenciled Glass Acanthus Design and Wooden Acanthus Spoon
- Item Number
- 155
- Sold
- 280 USD to cgf052986
- Number of Bids
- 16 - Bid History
Item Description
Dark blue transparent glass tray with a stenciled glass acanthus design. This is fused glass created by Christine Tuve Burris of Washington, DC. The tray is Bullseye Deep Royal Blue glass, with an irid coating covered by thin clear glass. The design was sifted on top of this with white glass powder, then fired before it was slumped into shape. It is food safe, can be heated in a warm oven (not hot) and very occasionally put in the dishwasher. Be careful not to shock the dish from high temperature to low. It is intended to provide years of use and enjoyment; hold it to the light and enjoy the deep blue hue. The acanthus spoon was hand carved in 1995 and signed by T.K. The acanthus is a very old art form, first used in ancient Greece in 500 BC. Over time it was passed down throughout Europe and became especially popular in Norway around 1600. It is usually a high relief with C and S patterns, and is thought of as the rosemaling of carving. Because of its significant role in Norwegian folk art it has become a symbol of national Norwegian identity. The acanthus plant is thought to symbolize rebirth and immortality. The tray measures 12" x 12". The spoon measures 11" long x 2" wide.
Item Special Note
If this item needs to be shipped, the winning bidder is responsible for all shipping and handling expenses.
Donated By:
Christine Tuve Burris
VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM stores data...
Your support matters, so VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM would like to use your information to keep in touch about things that may matter to you. If you choose to hear from VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, we may contact you in the future about our ongoing efforts.
Your privacy is important to us, so VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM will keep your personal data secure and VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM will not use it for marketing communications which you have not agreed to receive. At any time, you may withdraw consent by emailing Privacy@frontstream.com or by contacting our Privacy Officer. Please see our Privacy Policy found here PrivacyPolicy.