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

Vase/Bowl

Manufacturer Louis Comfort Tiffany (American,1848-1933)

CultureAmerican

Date1908

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (17.1 x 17.1 cm)

InscribedMarked on wafer pontil: "6529 C L.C. Tiffany-Favrile".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6193

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-7, Case 42

DescriptionLava vase/bowl. Irregular in shape and rim. Slightly oval. Dark blue rough, iridescent glass "broken" (stretched) irregularly in several places around the rim, showing gold iridescent glass. With applied gold iridescent irregular drippings and three irregular large gold blobs. Cased with gold iridescence. Repaired break around bottom.

Exhibition HistoryOn special view with contemporary paintings and especially a Jackson Pollock, June 1968-10th Annual exhibit. Published ReferencesChrysler Museum TIFFANY CATALOGUE, #66.