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

Vase

Manufacturer Durand Art Glass (American)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1928

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

InscribedSigned (silver pencil) "DURAND V 1995-8" on the pontil mark.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.2285

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DescriptionBlown, round "Moorish Crackle" vase of mold-blown clear glass with an irregular casing of amber glass that is most prominent on the ten vertical ribs. The exterior has a heavy silver and purple iridescence.

Published ReferencesRevi. _American Art Nouveau_. p. 196.