New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Celery Vase

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1825-1835

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number79.167.5

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 19

DescriptionCelery vase of clear blown, cut and engraved glass. Bulbous shape with a flaring top. On a solid squat knop stem and round foot. Engraved band of stylized pointed veined leaves with a flower between. Top part has two cut bands of fronds of facing opposite directions. Engraving similar to GAPe.79.12.

Published ReferencesInnes, _Pittsburgh Glass_, pg. 154, ill. 117.