Unfinished Vase With Sea Nymphs
Artist
Unknown
CultureEnglish
DateLate 19th century
MediumBlown glass | Cameo-carved glass | Acid-etched glass
DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number96.5.3
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-5, Case 35
Label TextUNFINISHED VASE WITH SEA NYMPHS Stourbridge Area of Great Britain, late 19th century Blown cased glass; acid etched and partially cameo carved. Museum Purchase 96.5.3 The blank from which the unfinished vase was carved is similiar to those used for the carving of early English cameo glasses, such as Cupid on a Panther seen here and for the Milton Vase and Happy and Unhappy Child vases seen the room behind.Exhibition History"Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler Collection," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA., June 29, 2008 - December 30, 2012.
18th century