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

Vase With Female Dancer

Designer Vicke E. Lindstrand (Swedish, 1904-1983)

Manufacturer Orrefors Glasbruk (Swedish, founded 1898)

CultureSwedish

Date1936

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

InscribedMarked on bottom edge: "Orrefors Lindstrand 1648 A.3.16".

Credit LineGift of Joan Foy French

Object number71.7903

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 119, Case 59

DescriptionClear, heavy reverse bulbous (sloping to a ovoid top) engraved dancing girl nude top and full skirt. Several scratches -- on on top rather deep.

Label TextVicke E. Lindstrand Swedish, 1904–1983 Orrefors Galsbruk Orrefors, Sweden Vase with Female Dancer, 1936 Blown, cut, and engraved glass Gift of Joan Foy French 71.7903 Published ReferencesGLAS IN SCHWEDEN 1915-1960, #154, pg. 119, pg. 279. Arwas, GLAS, 1987 ed., pg. 249, Arwas wrongly attributed this to Gate.