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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Octopus
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Octopus

Manufacturer Cappellin & C.
CultureItalian
Dateca. late 1920s
MediumBlown glass with hot applications
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 x 4 5/16 in. (14 x 11 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler
Object number97.42.53
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 119, Case 59
DescriptionThis is a mauve glass octopus probably designed by Ken Scott. The octopus has five tentacles, all with applied glass suction cups.

Label TextPossibly Cappellin & C. Venice, Italy Octopus, ca. late 1920s Blown glass with hot applications Gift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler 97.42.53 Exhibition History"The Sheri Sandler Collection of 20th-Century Italian Glass," Chrysler Museum of Art, July 14, 1998 - November 7, 1999.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Cappellin & C.
ca. 1928
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Ferro Toso & C.
ca. 1932
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
early 20th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
early 20th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Ercole Barovier
ca. 1938
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Venetian
1900's-1940
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Venetian
1900's-1940
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Fratelli Toso
late 1960's
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Fratelli Toso
late 1960's
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Venetian
ca. 1920's