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Photographed and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.
Kew-Blas Bowl
Photographed and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.
Photographed and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.

Kew-Blas Bowl

Manufacturer Union Glass Co.
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1900-1905
MediumBlown, cased, iridescent glass.
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
InscribedMarked on polished pontil: "KEW-BLAS"
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6098
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On view
DescriptionOn round dome base; slightly irregular; silvery white mottled with tan with a swirled leaflike outline design on base and bowl. Top of design outlined with iridescent. Gold iridescent inside of bowl.

Label TextUnion Glass Company American Kew-Blas Bowl, ca. 1900-1905 Blown, cased, iridescent glass Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6098
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