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

Vase

Manufacturer Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892 - 1902)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1893-96

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm)

InscribedMarked with Tiffany paper seal over polished pontil and "5328".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6296

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DescriptionAlmost cylindrical vase with a slight indentation around the middle. Chocolate brown iridescent glass with free-form gray and tan iridescent flowers and leaves flowing up from the base. Rim is round, but a little higher on one side.

Label TextTiffany Glass and Decorating Company Corona, New York Vase, ca. 1893-96 Blown glass Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6296 Approved By: ERLPublished ReferencesChrysler Museum TIFFANY CATALOGUE, #132. Amaya, pg. 57, related vase acquired by V&A (x2946). ANTIQUES, Feb. 1990, pg. 506, similar vase in Havemeyer gift at Met.