Dandelion Bowl/Vase
Manufacturer
Arnold Rub
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1900
MediumGlass | Gilt | Enamel | Cameo
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
InscribedPolished pontil is marked in the center in gilt: "ARub" with the A and R conjoined. See card for mark.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6691
Not on view
DescriptionBowl shaped vase indenting at the narrow rim. Enameled and cameo. Inner layer of slightly spattered white, blue, green. Deep red and larger patches of pink in clear, then clear. Heavily enameled with gilt and sepia dandelion-like seed pods and leaves. Clear background is faintly (acid-cut) cut simulating grass, leaves, and sky.Label TextDANDELION BOWL Arnold Rub Nice, France Ca. 1900 Blown-glass; etched, enameled, gilded. Mark: in gilt on bottom /Rub Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6691Published ReferencesH. Hilschenz-Mlynek & Ricke, GLAS, 1985, pg. 368, and pg. 61, #25-glass probably made at Desire Christien & Sohn, Meisenthal for Arnold Rub Craft Shop.
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