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

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-9, Case 53

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