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

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)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number84.182

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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.