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

Flower Form Vase

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureBohemian

Dateca. 1900

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5659

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DescriptionMold-blown, colorless, "rustic" style bud vase, five root-like protrusions as foot, hexagonal rim and exotic tulip type flowers; yellow with opalescent and pink center part, green leaves and stem twisting up side of vase and extending above rim.

Exhibition History"Garden Reflections: Art Nouveau & Art Deco Glass from the Chrysler," Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News, VA, April 1 - 25, 1999. Published ReferencesSee GEBC.60.1: similar pieces -- illustrated in Bohemian catalog owned by Strong Museum identified Carl Hofch, Haida, c. 1890-1910, p. 97.