Vase/Bowl
Manufacturer
Johann Loetz Witwe
CultureAustrian
Dateca. 1887
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number84.182
Not on view
DescriptionVase/bowl of blown glass. Cased. Air trap brown pearl satin glass in the oriental taste with gold enameling. Polished pontil. Called Octopus or Victoria. Minor parts of the gilt are worn.Published ReferencesLOTZ, BOHMISCHES GLAS 1880-1940 BAND 1, WERKMONOGRAPHIC, #287, p. 63; Revi, 19TH CENTURY, color pl. 3, A.
