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

Bowl

Manufacturer Johann Loetz Witwe

CultureAustrian

Dateca. 1905

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)

InscribedMarked by engraving on polished pontil: "Loetz/Austria" perhaps a fake mark, although piece is certainly Loetz.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number86.14

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DescriptionBowl of blown chartreuse iridescent glass. Hexagonally crimped rim. Bottom cased within about 1.5" of rim with "cobalt papillon" (a mottled blue iridescent).

Published ReferencesW. Neuwirth, DAS GLAS DES JUGENDSTILS, pg. 84, for "cobalt papillon" casing.