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

Vase

Manufacturer Durand Art Glass (American)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1925

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

InscribedMarked in silver script across polished pontil: "DURAND" then a large "V" underneath this with "1722" on one side and "8" under the other side of the "V". See card or object. Dealer label marked: "#79-625/950".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number84.189

Not on view

DescriptionVase of blown opal glass. Swelling cylinder shape, contracted at the rim. Green & gold hearts with gold spider webbing. Background of gold wash. Inside cased gold. Iridescent at the rim.

Published ReferencesRevi, AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU, pg. 192, fig. 397, for same design but different shape.