Blue Dragonfly on Gold

Description:
Dragonflies surround the edge of this globe-shaped shade. The wings are blue with green and yellow mottling, the bodies and eyes are green. The background (in reflected light) looks green with grey mottles; (in transmitted light) it is yellow with green mottles. The six semi-spherical jewels on each insect are orange and yellow. Mosaic dragonfly base, similar in shape to the mushroom base. The base is covered with tiny pieces of greenish-blue mosaic, spotted with orange. Three dragonflies in high relief upon the base. Fine-spun bronze wires spiral up the stem; mosaic glitters between.
Additional Information: lamp; dragonfly; The shade bears three separate tags: one 2" long, inscribed "Tiffany Studios" another 1 1/4" marked "New York" and a third 3/4" carrying the number 1585
Category Other - Assorted
Reference Number 00202
Maker/Artist Tiffany
Materials Stained glass
Measurements Diameter of base: 8"; Height of base: about 18"



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