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

Vase

Manufacturer Daum Frères (French, founded 1878)

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1925-1930

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 11 in. (27.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

InscribedIncised near bottom: "DAUM=NANCY/FRANCE" with a / through the = sign.

Credit LineGift of Joan Foy French

Object number71.6514

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 119, Case 56

DescriptionOvoid vase of pale green glass. Gourd shape, wisted slightly just below the narrow rim and 3" lower. Acid-cut-back Art Moderne geometric design of five horizontal bands with alternating points cut into band & extending below to touch next band. Pale opaque green over pale clear green.

Label TextDaum Freres Nancy, France Vase, ca. 1925-30 Blown glass, acid-etched Gift: Joan Foy French Collection 71.6514