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

Vase

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureBohemian

Dateca. 1900-1910

MediumBlown glass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 8 13/16 in. (22.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Base: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mark A. Clark in Memory of Jean Outland Chrysler

Object number82.16

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DescriptionVase of blown glass. Slightly swelling cylinder shading from clear to amethyst at the rim. With a cased interior. Textured acid-etched background. Three enameled faces 2" from the rim. With iridescent bouffant hair surrounding each head. Each joining at the top. Each with two long tresses iridized and outlined with gilt to within 2" of bottom. One face further decorated with 2 large silver and gilt blossoms at each side. Bottom band of more iridized gilt edge "hair". Much of the gilt is worn.