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

Bud vase

Manufacturer Imperial Glass Co.

CultureAmerican

DateNo Date

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

InscribedOriginal Imperial paper seal over polished pontil.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6086

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DescriptionBud vase; bottom bulge and central bulge flaring at top. Pair attached sapphire blue iridescent handles from bottom to central bulge and attached slightly iridescent opaque white round base. Body iridescent white with horizontal light blue loops throughout. Rim blue and cased with gold stain from rim through neck.

Published ReferencesRevi, AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU GLASS, p. 234, ill.