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

Vase

Artist Simon Gate (Swedish, 1883 - 1945)

Manufacturer Orrefors Glasbruk (Swedish, founded 1898)

CultureSwedish

Dateca. 1928

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Base: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)

InscribedEngraved on bottom edge: "Orrefors-Gate-1104/A.L.-E r".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number72.26

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 119, Case 59

Label TextSimon Gate, designer Swedish, 1883–1945 Orrefors Galsbruk Orrefors, Sweden Vase, ca. 1928 Blown, cut, and engraved glass Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 72.26 Published ReferencesArwas, ART NOUVEAU TO ART DECO, 1st Ed., 1971, pg. 171, a duplicate illustrated from Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow.