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

Vase

Manufacturer Ludwig Moser and Sons (Czech)

CultureCzechoslovakian

Dateca. 1920

MediumBlown glass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

InscribedEngraved script across polished pontil: "made in/Czechoslovakia/Moser/Karlsbad".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number85.124

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DescriptionVase of blown amber glass. Twelve panel urn-shape with 1.5" high horizontal etched and gilded band repeating three times four fighting Amazons.

Published ReferencesPazaurek & Spiegl, GLAS DES 20 JAHRHUNDERTS JUGENDSTIL, pg. 21, ill. 152, shows same etched gilded band, c. 1918.