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
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
