Venetian Crystal Bud Vase

Centuries of imaginative glass-making prowess are reflected in this sculptural Venetian Crystal Bud Vase. Fancifully hand-painted with jeweled hues, the leaf-and-vine motif of this Venetian Crystal Bud Vase hints at the blooms it may hold. Venetian crystal. Certificate of authenticity. Hand wash.  7.5"h.

Museum Provenance

This Venetian Crystal Bud Vase is inspired by an object in the ceramics and glass collections of our National Museum of American History, Behring Center. Including examples of both artistic and functional glass and ceramics, the holdings range from American glass, from the 18th century through the 20th century to Italian millefiori glassware.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.