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)
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
Not on view
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.
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1770
