Vase
Designer
Per Lütken
(Danish, 1916–1998)
Manufacturer
Holmegaards Glasvaerks
(Danish, founded 1823)
CultureDanish
Date1955-1965
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 7/8 x 3 5/8 in. (4.8 x 9.2 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 x 3 in. (6.4 x 7.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 7/8 x 3 5/8 in. (4.8 x 9.2 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 x 3 in. (6.4 x 7.6 cm)
InscribedDiamond engraved on edge of polished pontil: "Holmegaards/L/220145" with the L in script and within a circle.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number86.260
Not on view
Description"Heart" design vase of blown ice blue glass. Oval and slightly turned in at rim.Published ReferencesA SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY GLASS, (Corning: New York, 1959), pp. 77-86. 105 YEARS OF DANISH GLASS, cat. #219, light blue "heart-vase", per Lutken design 1955, "heavy glass blown with a wet stick". Smaller size than this. F. Larsen & M. Schluter, DANSK GLASS 1925-1975, #93, larger size illustrated.
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
